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Torah Queeries: Weekly Commentaries on the Hebrew Bible,Used
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A modernized, queer reading of the TorahIn the Jewish tradition, reading of the Torah follows a calendar cycle, with a specific portion assigned each week. These weekly portions, read aloud in synagogues around the world, have been subject to interpretation and commentary for centuries. Following on this ancient tradition, Torah Queeries brings together some of the worlds leading rabbis, scholars, and writers to interpret the Torah through a 'bent lens'. With commentaries on the fiftyfour weekly Torah portions and six major Jewish holidays, the concise yet substantive writings collected here open up stimulating new insights and highlight previously neglected perspectives.This incredibly rich collection unites the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straightallied writers, including some of the most central figures in contemporary American Judaism. All bring to the table unique methods of reading and interpreting that allow the Torah to speak to modern concerns of sexuality, identity, gender, and LGBT life. Torah Queeries offers cultural critique, social commentary, and a vision of community transformation, all done through biblical interpretation. Written to engage readers, draw them in, and, at times, provoke them, Torah Queeries examines topics as divergent as the Levitical sexual prohibitions, the experience of the Exodus, the rape of Dinah, the life of Joseph, and the ritual practices of the ancient Israelites. Most powerfully, the commentaries here chart a future of inclusion and social justice deeply rooted in the Jewish textual tradition.A labor of intellectual rigor, social justice, and personal passions, Torah Queeries is an exciting and important contribution to the project of democratizing Jewish communities, and an essential guide to understanding the intersection of queerness and Jewishness.
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- Q: What is 'Torah Queeries' about? A: 'Torah Queeries' offers a modern, queer interpretation of the Torah, featuring commentaries by leading rabbis and scholars that address contemporary issues of sexuality, identity, and social justice.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Torah Queeries'? A: The author of 'Torah Queeries' is Gregg Drinkwater.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Torah Queeries'? A: 'Torah Queeries' contains 349 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Torah Queeries' have? A: 'Torah Queeries' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Torah Queeries' published? A: 'Torah Queeries' was published on August 22, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Torah Queeries' a new or used book? A: 'Torah Queeries' is categorized as a new book.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Torah Queeries'? A: 'Torah Queeries' covers diverse topics including Levitical sexual prohibitions, the experience of the Exodus, and the life of Joseph, among others.
- Q: Does 'Torah Queeries' include contributions from diverse voices? A: Yes, 'Torah Queeries' features contributions from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight-allied writers.
- Q: What is the main focus of the commentaries in 'Torah Queeries'? A: The commentaries in 'Torah Queeries' focus on interpreting the Torah through a queer lens, aiming to highlight previously neglected perspectives.
- Q: How does 'Torah Queeries' aim to impact Jewish communities? A: 'Torah Queeries' seeks to democratize Jewish communities by promoting inclusion and social justice through biblical interpretation.