Moses

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A Human Life

By Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg

Series: Jewish Lives

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Moses by Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg delves into the life of the influential biblical figure, exploring his complex personality and spiritual journey. Zornberg intertwines traditional Jewish texts with psychoanalytic and literary perspectives, offering a profound reflection on Moses' struggles, leadership, and legacy. This biography goes beyond the historical narrative, presenting Moses as a figure marked by inner conflicts and deep existential questions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate narratives and deep exploration of biblical characters. It offers profound insights into the life and leadership of a pivotal figure in religious history, drawing on a rich tapestry of textual analysis and psychological insight. This book may especially appeal to those interested in theology, literature, or the complexities of human character.

Moses

An unprecedented portrait of Moses's inner world and perplexing character, by a distinguished biblical scholar

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An unprecedented portrait of Moses's inner world and perplexing character, by a distinguished biblical scholar

No figure looms larger in Jewish culture than Moses, and few have stories more enigmatic. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg, acclaimed for her many books on Jewish thought, turns her attention to Moses in this remarkably rich, evocative book.

Drawing on a broad range of sources—literary as well as psychoanalytic, a wealth of classical Jewish texts alongside George Eliot, W. G. Sebald, and Werner Herzog—Zornberg offers a vivid and original portrait of the biblical Moses. Moses's vexing personality, his uncertain origins, and his turbulent relations with his own people are acutely explored by Zornberg, who sees this story, told and retold, as crucial not only to the biblical past but also to the future of Jewish history.

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Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg's book examines Moses through a blend of traditional Jewish exegesis, psychoanalysis, and postmodern criticism, offering a psychological narrative of the biblical figure. Critics praise the work's literary elegance and its fusion of diverse references, depicting Moses as both a sacred and profoundly human figure. The book is noted for its insightful explorations and is recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of Moses's legacy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300251883

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 1 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Royalty & Religion Biographies Series: Jewish Lives

About the Author

Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg lectures on the Hebrew Bible and rabbinic thought at academic, psychoanalytic, and Jewish educational institutions around the world. In 1995 she received the National Jewish Book Award for Genesis: The Beginning of Desire.