Michael Fishbane
Michael Fishbane is the Nathan Cummings professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Chicago. His research spans the spectrum of biblical and Jewish studies and he has written numerous books in Jewish Studies.
Articles by Michael Fishbane
Why Jeremiah?
Portions of this Haftarah play an important role in the Rosh Hashanah liturgy.
Spirituality of Texts
Overcoming the "leprosy of fluency" so we can discover ever-greater insights in our textual study
Isaiah 40-66: Return and Restoration
In Isaiah 40-66, the prophet(s) built on the theological paradigms of Isaiah ben Amoz (Isaiah 1-39).
Isaiah ben Amoz: Political Prophet (Isaiah: 1-39)
Isaiah's greatness lies not only in his ethical teachings, but in his central involvement — and prophetic intervention — in the political events of his day.
Joel: Misplaced Prophet of the Locust Plague
Joel vividly portrays the dependence of human life upon God's favor.
Why Read Ezekiel on Shavuot?
Tradition connects the prophet's vision to the revelation at Sinai.
The Lesson of Habakkuk
An interpretation of this reading explains why Israel received God's revelation.
How The Shemini Atzeret Haftarah Was Chosen
Connecting the Prophets reading to the occasion.
