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JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh : The Traditional Hebrew Text and the New JPS Translation
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Book Description
Featuring the oldest known complete version of the Holy Scriptures, placed next to JPS's renowned English translation, considered by both Jewish and Christian scholars to be the most authoritative translation of Hebrew scripture. Find the authoritative Hebrew text according to Masoretic tradition (accepted by scholars and rabbinic authorities), complete with cantillation marks, vocalization and verse numbers. The Hebrew text is conveniently formatted to match the English translation, and is slightly larger than the English for easy reading.

Editorial Reviews
Los Angeles Times, 7/27/99
The new Hebrew-English Tanakh by the Jewish Publication Society is the culmination of a 50-year dream: to present the original Hebrew and a contemporary English translation side by side. For Jewish readers, the new translation comes at a time of growing interest in study of the ancient writings, and greater enrollment in Jewish day schools and other religious activity...For Christians, the text can help deepen the understanding of their own faith, scholars say.

Star Tribune, 7/24/99
A gorgeous new Bible... real value comes from adding the Hebrew, paired with its translation in a dual column format on each page...a collaboration among eminent Bible scholars representing all perspectives within the Jewish community...following principles of contemporary critical scholarship and sensitivity to the cultural nuances of translation.

Comments by a reader:
"What a wondrous combination-the highly praised JPS English translation of the Bible with the complete Masoretic Hebrew text. Add to this the elegant page design, easily readable type, sewn binding, and fine Bible paper-and you have an extraordinary lasting work."