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The Living Torah: The Five Books of Moses
A New Translation Based on Traditional Jewish Sources
By Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
Experience the Chumash like never before with this highly acclaimed English translation rooted in authentic Torah tradition. Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan’s The Living Torah brings clarity, depth, and relevance to the Five Books of Moses—blending accurate translation with insights from classic commentators.
This edition includes:
✅ Extensive footnotes and commentary
✅ Helpful maps, charts, and tables
✅ A detailed introduction and index
✅ A full bibliography for further study
Hardcover | 647 pages
Publisher: Moznaim Publishing (Second Edition, 1981)
Language: English
Dimensions: 9.2″ x 6.1″ x 2.1″
ISBN: 9780940118355
A must-have for every Jewish home, student, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Torah.
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LeftHandLady –
Sadly, Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan passed away many years ago, in 1983. The Living Torah is his legacy, and it is a beautiful Torah that is easy to read and understand. The extensive commentaries that are well placed so they do not distract from reading the main text. There are illustrations, an extensive bibliography and a comprehensive index. I highly recommend this informative and important work.
Nancy C. Mann –
Highly recommend.Bought multiple copies for friends and clergy.Footnotes are Fascinating!Study daily.BTW, Protestant…
Sharon McGowan Willicome –
Each day when reading from the Torah in my home, this is the version I turn to. Rabbi Kaplan’s years of devotion and work have given the Jewish people the finest study tool we could ask for, the work is comprehensive and easily understood. Yes, this edition of the Torah should be in every Jewish home, and used daily for personal enrichment and understanding.
Jeanne Marie Lambrianou –
Plain, clear translation, good notes without distracting from the readability. Good for all students of Torah.
Darryl Mazor –
I have quite a few Torahs, this is the most deeply Jewish of them all, the commentary and images are amazing!
Peter Mckay –
This was my first Torah and is still the Torah I turn to first when praying or looking up passages. Very understandable with many of the Oral Traditions included on the same page.
Dtur616 –
This book was recommended to me by my Rabbi and I have been very happy with it. There are many foot notes that help one to understand what is being written.
Robert –
A magnificent and authoritative work encompassing the 5 books of Moses. The author explains everything in English and includes numerous diagrams and annotations. A truly excellent way to understand the Torah in a contemporary living way.
CANDIC –
THANK YOU!
Brilliant! Well written, contacts and easy to carry with you. LOV IT!
Steph –
The Living Torah
I have given 4 stars because of the usage of The Most High’s Name. Hebrew does not usually recognize the name ‘God’ even though the use of the name is explained in this edition it makes me feel a little uncomfortable. Apart from that GREAT translation. I have never understood scripture more than now. The use of moden language makes things so much clearer and the footnotes, maps and illistrations are brill.