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David Stern

    Dave Stern je autorom a editorom viacerých predchádzajúcich diel zo sveta Star Treku, ako aj bestselleru denníka New York Times, biografie Crosley. Vo svojej tvorbe sa zameriava na pútavé príbehy a skúma zložité vzťahy medzi postavami. Jeho štýl sa vyznačuje prepracovanými detailmi a hlbokým vhľadom do ľudskej psychiky. Svojich čitateľov vťahuje do svetov plných napätia a emócií.

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    Kommentar zum Jüdischen Neuen Testament
    The Children of Kings
    Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations
    The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah
    • Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations

      An Introduction

      • 228 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      David Stern provides a fresh introduction to a classic philosophical work, exploring the key themes and ideas presented in Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations. The examination delves into the intricacies of language, meaning, and understanding, offering insights into Wittgenstein's innovative approach to philosophy. Stern's analysis aims to make the text accessible and relevant to contemporary readers, highlighting its significance in the landscape of philosophical thought.

      Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations2010
      5,0
    • The Children of Kings

      • 404 stránok
      • 15 hodin čítania

      Captain Christopher Pike must build an alliance with the formidable Orions as tensions rise between the Federation and the Klingons.

      The Children of Kings2010
      3,6
    • The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah

      Legends from the Talmud and Midrash

      • 920 stránok
      • 33 hodin čítania

      The first complete English translation of the Hebrew classic Sefer Ha-Aggadah presents an anthology of classical Rabbinic literature, first published in Odessa between 1908-11 and recognized as a masterwork. Compiled by Hebrew poet Hayim Nahman Bialik and editor Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky, it features hundreds of texts from the Talmud and midrashic literature, arranged thematically for easy access to the Jewish literary heritage. The anthology focuses on Aggadah, the non-legal portions of the Talmud and Midrash, encompassing biblical exegesis, stories of biblical characters, Talmudic sages, parables, proverbs, and folklore. This captivating blend of wisdom, fantasy, and satire serves as a medium for Jewish creativity. The thematic arrangement reflects the theological concerns of Rabbinic sages, addressing topics such as the role of Israel, the nature of God, human relations, and healing. Readers seeking traditional Jewish perspectives on various subjects will find relevant texts readily available, leading them into a deeper exploration of Jewish thought and inquiry. Historian Leopold Zunz noted that "whatever the imagination can invent is found in the Aggadah," emphasizing its purpose of teaching the ways of God. This superbly annotated translation by William Braude allows modern Jews to engage with the richness of their cultural inheritance.

      The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah1992
      4,5