Covenantal Promise and Destiny: Wisdom for Life

I recently self-published a new book, Covenantal Promise and Destiny: Wisdom for Life. The book is the product of much reflection and study with students at Harvard Hillel on the books of Genesis and Deuteronomy.

I chose to focus in on those two books not only because they serve as the bookends for the Chumash but also because they form critical moments in the narrative arch of the Hebrew Bible. Within Genesis we uncover the greatest stories in human history; from God creating the world through the epic trials and tribulations of humanity and with it the process of narrowing unto one person and eventually unto one family to be the vehicle of holiness in this world. Deuteronomy is the greatest re-telling of the greatest storyline of the Jewish people by Moses, the greatest human leader. In every re-telling there is an act of interpretation and in that interpretation one can uncover great insights. When Genesis and Deuteronomy are studied together they reveal great wisdom that is directly applicable to our circumstances and to our time.

For those who decide to purchase my new book I hope it proves meaningful and worthwhile in aiding in your own development and in your study of Tanach and I look forward to hearing your comments. A book is not the end of a journey but rather one step along the way and I always appreciate feedback and reflections.