Dr. Jeffrey Tigay

Recognizing the deeper meaning of the text.

As commonly understood, this biblical narrative condemns the first violation of the prohibition against idolatry--but it's not that simple.

While the Shema has been seen as a declaration of absolute monotheism, it has other meanings in its biblical and liturgical contexts.

The biblical book whose law and theology most directly shaped later Judaism.

The Sabbath was a cornerstone of the Temple service and of popular observance in ancient Israel.

Scholars debate whether the Israelites recognized only one God or worshipped only one God.

God also repents in the Book of Jonah.