JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh: Pocket Edition
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Book Reviews of JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh: Pocket Edition
Book Review: A Good Tanakh for Jews and non-Jews
Summary: 5 Stars
The Jewish Publication Society's TANAKH is a good text for any serious Bible reader and scholar. The preface informs the reader how the translators and editors proceded with the redacting of the Hebrew and English. This preface gives the reader a clear guide on this translation.
Readers should realize that this translation was done for Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jews. There are citations in this volume with view that this TANAHK was done for the different Jewish movements in English language areas.
The difficutly of doing a translation is obvious. One must realize, at the editors do, that accuracy in biblical translations can be elusive. The editors clearly state what sources they use which in of itself can be a challenge. Readers should not that there are footnotes which carefully explain variations in translation of difficult or obscure passages.
Another important feature is that the editors were honest enough to admit where they were not sure of the Hebrew.
Those who are not familiar should know that the organization of the TANAKH is different than the Christian Old Testament. Yet, Christians can benefit from this book. Those who know Hebrew can compare translations with the Hebrew and decide on the accuracy of translations.
The editors placed a Guide to Hebrew Footnotes at the end of this book. This guide is an important asset of this book in that those who can read Hebrew have a useful tool in understanding the Hebrew. A good companion volume is THE JEWISH STUDY BIBLE which helps the serious reader. This reviewer favorably recommends the JPS HEBREW-ENGLISH TANAKH
Book Review: Perfect size, Beautifully typeset, and a Great Translation
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all let me say that this is my very favorite translation. Though not the most literal on a word-for-word basis (for that I would recommend the NASB), it is highly readable and faithful to the Hebrew text presenting the meaning in a beautiful and literary style that is unparalleled in my opinion. The JPS version is an absolute pleasure to read.
Another thing I have always appreciated about the Jewish Publication Society is the attention to detail and aesthetics in their publications regarding the appearance on the page: Typeface, layout, etc. This edition is no exception. It is compact, printed beautifully on high quality paper and with a durable paper/leather look binding. The Hebrew and English are in parallel columns, line by line, and the type is pleasing to the eye, clear, and easy to read despite its necessarily small point size.
I hope this review has been helpful - I have recommended this translation for years now and was pleased to still find it in various editions today.
Book Review: A Great Bible
Summary: 5 Stars
This Tanakh is great for everyone, from the beginner to the more advanced biblical scholar. I purchased this version for a class and was pleasantly surprised. This version is very user-friendly and easy to navigate. In addition, the translation is neutral, on-point and does not reveal much of an ideological bias. Lastly, the pocket-sized nature of this Bible was much appreciated, as I had to consistently carry it to class.Book Review: The Authoritative Jewish Bible
Summary: 5 Stars
The oldest-known complete Hebrew version of the Holy Scriptures, side by side with JPS's renowned English translation. Its well-designed format allows for ease of reading and features clear type, an engaging and efficient two-column format that enables readers to move quickly from one language to another, and an organization that contemporary readers will find familiar.
Book Review: Just Right
Summary: 5 Stars
This Tanach is just right for my purposes. It contains the Hebrew text and a Jewish translation into English. The Torah portion is divided up into the traditional Parshiot with running heads. I use it for reference when studying Talmud or other texts. It's compact enough to be portable, but set in clear and legible typefaces.