Israel's day of light and joy : the origin, development, and enduring meaning of the Jewish Sabbath / Jon D. Levenson.
| Author/creator | Levenson, Jon Douglas author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | University Park, Pennsylvania : Eisenbrauns, [2024] |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | pages cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The two origins of the week -- From seventh day to Sabbath -- Six days and the seventh -- The creation of the world of the exodus from Egypt? -- Sharing his majesty's repose -- What is "work"? or, the indispensibility of law -- Paradise pre-enacted -- Modern life challenges the Sabbath -- and vice versa. |
| Abstract | "Explores the origins and development of the Jewish Sabbath and the rich and diverse range of theological and ethical meanings and characteristic practices it acquired over the centuries"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2024000109 |
| ISBN | 9781646022731 |
| ISBN | 9781646022717 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1646022718 |
| ISBN | 1646022734 |
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