The Torah Encyclopedia
of the Animal Kingdom
Rabbi Natan Slifkin
The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom is projected to span four volumes. Complete with stunning, full-color photographs, it includes:
- Entries on every mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, insect and fish found in the Torah, Prophets and Writings;
- All scriptural citations, and a vast range of sources from the Talmud and Midrash;
- Detailed analyses of the identities of these animals, based on classical Jewish sources and contemporary zoology;
- The symbolism of these animals in Jewish thought throughout the ages;
- Zoological information about these animals and fascinating facts;
- Studies of man's relationship with animals in Torah philosophy and law;
- Lessons that Judaism derives from the animal kingdom for us to use in our own daily lives;
- Laws relating to the various different animals.
The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom is intended to provide an invaluable reference work that will one day be commonplace in homes and educational institution.
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