Maggid Tanakh Companions: The Noam Series is a collection of scholarly yet highly readable volumes that examine the books and major figures of the Hebrew Bible through close literary analysis. Published by Maggid Books, an imprint of Koren Publishers Jerusalem, the series makes modern biblical scholarship accessible to both lay readers and advanced students of all religions while remaining respectful of the traditional Jewish understanding of Scripture.

The series emphasizes careful reading of the biblical text, literary structure, recurring themes, character development, biblical dialogue and narrative techniques, theological and ethical lessons, and connections between different parts of the Bible that aid in understanding their significance. Unlike traditional verse-by-verse commentaries, each volume studies the biblical text as carefully crafted literature, showing how every detail contributes to the book’s overall message. The books are suitable for study groups, university courses, clergy, and anyone wishing to understand the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, more deeply.

Jonathan Grossman, the author of Maggid’s book Jacob: The Story of a Family, is one of Israel’s leading contemporary scholars of the Hebrew Bible. He teaches Bible at Bar-Ilan University and at Herzog College, where he has trained many students in literary approaches to biblical interpretation. He is recognized as highly capable of combining traditional Jewish learning, modern literary criticism, historical sensitivity, and theological reflection. He is also known for offering his readers sophisticated academic........

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