Liane M. Feldman Libros

The book offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the Priestly Source of ancient Israelite literature, making it an essential resource for both students and scholars. It empowers readers to critically evaluate and draw their own conclusions, showcasing the literary and theological beauty of this significant biblical voice. With thoughtful translation and insightful commentary, it serves as a valuable teaching tool for those interested in ancient Israel and the Bible.

Feldman explores the interdependence of ritual and narrative within the Priestly source of the Pentateuch, challenging the notion that the sacrificial instructions in Leviticus are secondary. By applying insights from ritual theory and narratology, she presents these laws as integral literary elements that shape the Priestly narrative. The analysis reveals that the essence of the Priestly story revolves around the origins and significance of sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of reading these rituals within their broader narrative framework.

"Embedded within the Bible lies a largely unknown story of the founding of ancient Israel and its religion, interwoven with other ancient tales nearly two thousand years ago in the process of creating the Torah. Generations of scholars have painstakingly worked to recreate the 'Priestly Source,' also known as 'P.' The complete text has never appeared on its own in Hebrew or in English--until now. Beginning with the creation of the world and ending at the edge of the promised land, the Priestly Source offers a distinctive account of the origins of the people of Israel and a unique perspective on their relationship with their god, Yahweh--one in stark contrast to what is found when we read the Bible now. Translated by Liane Feldman, an authority on the text, The Consuming Fire reveals the mythical foundation for the practice of sacrifice in ancient Israelite and Jewish religion. By presenting this fascinating material on its own, The Consuming Fire offers an opportunity to expand our understanding of ancient traditions, and to find something new and beautiful at the source"

Embedded within the Bible lies a largely unknown story of the founding of early Israel and its religion, interwoven with tales documenting the creation of the Torah. Known as the Priestly Source, the complete text has not appeared on its own in either Hebrew or English—until now. This edition contains for the first time the full biblical Hebrew along with a new translation, annotated to guide readers through the text. This translation by Liane M. Feldman, an authority on the text, reveals the mythical foundation for the practice of sacrifice in ancient Israelite and Jewish religion. Beginning with the creation of the world and ending at the edge of the Promised Land, the Priestly Source offers a distinctive account from over two thousand years ago of the origins of the people of Israel and a unique perspective on their relationship with their god, Yahweh—one in stark contrast to what is found when we read the Bible now.