6qNin [Download free ebook] The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World Online [6qNin.ebook] The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World Pdf Free Reuven Hammer Ph.d ePub | *DOC | audiobook | ebooks | Download PDF Download Now Free Download Here Download eBook #2412880 in Books 2011-10-01 2011-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 22.86 x 2.06 x 6.00l, 1.09 #File Name: 1580234577240 pages | File size: 31.Mb Reuven Hammer Ph.d : The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World: 1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Could be BetterBy A.E. PreroI'm not sure what I was expecting as I excitedly waited for this book to arrive. I guess something deep and meaningful for my life. After all..."revolution", "changed the world"...are pretty big accolades. As a result, I was disappointed. Not all that deep. Not written in a very interesting way. Not world-changing. Maybe for some people but I didn't find it to be so.12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Fourteen biblical truths that changed the worldBy Israel DrazinRabbi Dr. Reuven Hammer is the author of many scholarly books written in a popular, easy to read, and informative style. In this volume, he discusses fourteen truths that underlie many teachings, laws, and stories contained in the Hebrew Bible, truths that have been accepted by many cultures and changed the thinking and behaviors of many societies. He quotes the Bible sections that inspired the truths and cites many authorities that confirm what he is saying. "My intent, then, in writing this book" he tells us, "was to discover and explore those core concepts on which the original religion of Israel was based, as expressed in the Torah."He writes that it is true that the Torah's new concepts were not fully implemented in the past: "Sometimes that took generations, and sometimes there were retreats from the purity of these ideas. Some have yet to fully realized." But the concepts are there in the Torah, and little by little, societies are coming to recognize these truths and implementing them. What are they?1. Only one God exists. God is eternal, without physical needs, just, and merciful.2. There is no supernatural evil force in the world.3. God expects people to act properly. Ritual is secondary to right conduct.4. God does not need sacrifices. Worship helps people, not God.5. Human life is sacred.6. All people are equal.7. Men and women are equal.8. Humans have free will and can choose their actions.9. Human leaders are subordinate to the laws of God.10. Priests and Levites have no special powers and no secret knowledge.11. Land and wealth should be distributed equitably.12. Slavery of all kinds should be mitigated.13. The needy must be cared for.14. There should be a day of rest for everyone, including animals.Hammer discusses each of these truths in detail, compares them to the way other societies handled them, tells some of the history of how these ideas developed, and suggests further improvements. Readers will learn much from this book and have a better and deeper appreciation of the Hebrew Bible.3 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Beware of Modern and RelevantBy just_me"...surprisingly modern and relevant: humanity is one as God is one; human beings are responsible for their actions and have the choice to do good or evil; poverty, deprivation, slavery and hatred are evils that must be eradicated. He shows how a society based on these principles would revolutionize civilization and lead toward a more perfect world for humankind."Sounds like the Tower of Babel. Let everyone come together as one and do whatever feels right to man rather than focus upon what G-D wants. The word "relevant" as used today makes me cringe. It usually means rewriting His word to conform to human desires. This all leads to One World Global Government and Multi-faith-all-gods-treated-equally world. Unlock the powerful truths that shattered ancient beliefs and paved the way for the new and revolutionary religion that became Judaism.This is a unique look at the Torah?the foundation of Jewish existence?and the revolutionary teachings of Moses embedded within it that gave birth to Judaism and influenced the world.Dr. Reuven Hammer presents fourteen radical ideas found in Torah, explains their original intentions, and shows how understanding these "truths" can help you better understand the narrative and laws of Judaism. He shows how when taken together, these value concepts present a picture of human life that is surprisingly modern and relevant to our goals for repairing the world today:bull; Humanity is one as God is onebull; Human beings are responsible for their actions and have the choice to do good or evilbull; Poverty, deprivation, slavery and hatred are evils that must be eradicatedbull; The earth is not ours to destroybull; The love of others is a divine commandbull; And much more ... "Judiciously identif[ies] the religious ideas unique to Judaism, and presents them in a manner accessible to any reader. He deserves our thanks for this book."?Rabbi Harold Kushner, author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People"Presents what is unique and enduringly significant about the teachings of Moses and the Hebrew Bible. Identifies the ongoing spiritual relevance and insights of those teachings for Jews and Gentiles alike. An important contribution."?Rabbi David Ellenson, president, Hebrew Union Collegendash;Jewish Institute of Religionldquo;Plumb[s] both the moral depths and spiritual power of Torah ... with eloquence and excellence.rdquo;?Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president, the Rabbinical Assemblyldquo;Masterful ... speaks to our generation with important and powerful ideas. Persuasive, inspiring and rewarding reading.rdquo;?Rabbi Irving "Yitz" Greenberg, past president, Jewish Life Networkldquo;Presented with ... scholarship, insight and lucid writing. Valuable for personal reading, study groups and divrei Torah, and I recommend it strongly.rdquo;?Jeffrey H. Tigay, Emeritus Ellis Professor of Hebrew and Semitic Languages and Literatures, University of Pennsylvanialdquo;To distill the essential truths of the Torah requires both learning and vision. Reuven Hammer has achieved this in superlative style.rdquo;?Rabbi David J. Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles; author, Why Faith Mattersldquo;With erudition and masterful use of language ... exposes the most compelling intellectual arguments for living a full and rich Jewish life. A 'must read' destined to become a new classic.rdquo;?Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin, editor, The Modern Men's Torah Commentaryldquo;Cogent and clear.... Enables us to appreciate the significance of the Bible anew, not only for our understanding of the past, but for how we think and act today.rdquo;?Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, author, The Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)About the AuthorRabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD, is a world renowned scholar, an inspiring Jewish educator and noted Jewish leader. He was named one of the "Forward 50"?a list of the most influential members of the American Jewish community?and is a former president of the International Rabbinical Assembly. He is a recipient of the Simon Greenberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Rabbinate by the Zeigler Rabbinical School of American Jewish University. A prolific writer, he is the author of many books, including, The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths That Changed the World (Jewish Lights) and Entering the High Holy Days, a winner of the National Jewish Book Award.Rabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD, is also available to speak on the following topics:Revolutionary TorahThe Symphony of PrayerMaking Prayer MeanigfulReligion in Israel: Too Much or Too LittlePolitical Ethics in Israel [6qNin.ebook] The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World By Reuven Hammer Ph.d PDF [6qNin.ebook] The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World By Reuven Hammer Ph.d Epub [6qNin.ebook] The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World By Reuven Hammer Ph.d Ebook [6qNin.ebook] The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World By Reuven Hammer Ph.d Rar [6qNin.ebook] The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World By Reuven Hammer Ph.d Zip [6qNin.ebook] The Torah Revolution: Fourteen Truths that Changed the World By Reuven Hammer Ph.d Read Online.