My People's Passover Haggadah: Traditional Texts, Modern Commentaries Volume 1
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Editor: Lawrence A., Rabbi, Ph.D. HoffmanEditor: David, Ph.D. Arnow
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01
ISBN: 1580233546
Number of pages: 267
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
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Summary: 5 Stars
Lawrence Hoffman is a leading scholar and writer in the Reform Jewish movement, though he pays due attention to Orthodox traditions for the historical perspective. He has a series of "My People's...." books which examine the practice and evolution of Jewish ritual and prayer.
His "My People's Haggadah" is published in two volumes and is a detailed commentary on the content of the traditional Haggadah, the book that in various forms (there are thousands of versions) is used to structure the Seder service and meal that Jews participate in during the holiday of Passover. His insights are illuminating, scholarly, and in some cases, provocative, but always worthwhile. My only caveat would be that this is not the casual reader's guide to the Haggadah, nor a simple summary of the Reform observance of Passover. This book requires a certain amount of commitment to study. Highly recommended, if this is your area of interest or curiosity.
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