The Book of Proverbs: A Social Justice Commentary, Paperback/Shmuly Yanklowitz

The Book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, is a profound collection of Jewish wisdom, song, and inspiration. Yet to contemporary readers, the text can appear vague, ambiguous, and contradictory. In this refreshing and relevant commentary, Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz challenges us to find modern meaning in this ancient text. Using his signature blend of social justice practice and Jewish thought from throughout history, Rabbi Yanklowitz shows how the words of Proverbs are strikingly pertinent to issues we face today. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Rabbi Yanklowitz explores such topics as income inequality, feminism, animal rights, environmentalism, and many more. The author's commentary is paired with the full text of Proverbs-in both Hebrew and an updated, gender-accurate translation-so readers can glean their own insights. Book specifications: Dimensions: 229 x 152 Author: Shmuly Yanklowitz Cover type: Paperback Publishing Year: 2022 Publishing Month: 6 Pages: 472 Language: English Publisher: Central Conference of American Rabbis Weight: 626 g