At the heart of the Jewish and Christian faiths lie the five books of the Torah, a text that has had enormous influence on Western ethics, politics, family, art and spiritual guidance. Kaminsky and Lohr explore how Jews and Christians have each read this common scripture, examining key debates and different interpretations. Enduring questions regarding the the authorship and historicity of the Torah are considered alongside more contemporary concerns...

The native language of about 23 million people, Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname (the three states of the Dutch Language Union), and holds official status in the Caribbean nations of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and St. Maarten. Ideal for those new to Dutch, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner's Dutch with Online Audio includes: An alphabet and pronunciation guide. A short primer on Dutch history and culture. 12...

Twelve lessons introduce the reader to the conversational basics and grammar structure of Korean. The online audio feature material from the book's pronunciation, vocabulary, and dialogue sections.

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