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The Commentator's Bible: the JPS Miqra'ot Gedolot -
Leviticus
Michael Carasik (editor and translator)
Jewish Publication Society
250 pages
ISBN: 0827608979
The second published but third volume in the still currently
being published set of newly edited and translated commentaries
in the format of the Miqra'ot Gedolot. The basic text on each
page contains a pointed Torah text and the English translation
from the original JPS translation (1917) and the New JPS
translation (1985). Surrounding this are newly edited and
translated commentaries from major commentators: Rashi, Rashbam,
Ibn Ezra, Nachmanides. Most pages contain questions from
Abarbanel and other selected comments drawn from a wide range
of sources (Sforno, Gersonides, Saadia Ga'on, etc.). Where
appropriate, explanations of the comments are also provided.
This is a large format book, making it easy to read and use.
Other volumes are in preparation and will feature different
major commentators to reflect the tradition. Its biggest
disadvantage is that only two volume have been published so
far - we await the next volume with keen anticipation!
Also see: Exodus
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