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Five Biblical Portraits: Theology
Contributor(s): Wiesel, Elie (Author)

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 ISBN: 0268009627     ISBN-13: 9780268009625
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
OUR PRICE: $31.50  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 1990
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Prophets
- Religion | Judaism - Orthodox
- Religion | Judaism - Theology
Dewey: 221.922
LCCN: 81040458
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.34" W x 8.03" L (0.47 lbs) 200 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Jewish
 
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Publisher Description:
Five Biblical Portraits is a sequel to Elie Weisel's Messengers of God; in this work Elie Wiesel illuminates Joshua, Saul, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Jonah through sensitive readings of the scriptures as well as the Talmudic and Hasidic sources. As a sequel to his book, Messengers of God, this work brings ancient religious figures to literary life and emphasizes the personal struggles within the awesome missions of these men.

Contributor Bio(s): Wiesel, Elie: - Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) was Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University. He is the author of more than forty books, several of which have won international awards. His work on behalf of human rights and world peace has earned Wiesel the Nobel Peace Prize (1986), the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the United States Congressional Gold Medal, among many other honors.
 
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