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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Thursday, June 22, 2023
my new book - "Kohelet - A Map to Eden" is now available!
I'm so happy to share with all of you that after nearly six years of work, my first book, Kohelet - A Map to Eden, is available:
While it doesn't deal with etymology per se, it does use a linguistic lens to discover connections and parallels between Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) and the opening chapters of Bereshit (Genesis).
It's a genuine page-turner, and shows how
Kohelet - often viewed as depressing, confusing, and even tedious -
tells a real story, and provides a powerful message of hope.
Kohelet
– A Map to Eden is not simply a running commentary on Kohelet,
although I do delve into the explanation of its verses. Rather, think of
it as a captivating story. As you read through its pages, you will
embark on a journey with me, where I uncover the parallels between
Kohelet and Bereshit, and the analogies between the lives of Shlomo and
Adam. You’ll then witness how these connections lead to the story of the
Spies and how those episodes of downfall find redemption in the mitzva
of tzitzit, the Yom Kippur service, and the profound words of Kohelet
itself.
It is available on both the US and Israel sites of Koren Publishers, where you can also see a preview of the first 30 pages.
Israel customers can order it here:
US and other international customers can purchase it here:
Those using the korenpub.com site can use the code 𝐤𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐥𝟏𝟎 at checkout to get a 10% discount.
It is also available at many other online booksellers and in-person bookstores.
Also, as a first-time author, I’d be grateful for any assistance you might offer during this process. If you enjoy the book, please consider telling friends and family about it. Even sharing this post will help!
If you know anyone who might be interested in publicly reviewing the book, please put them in touch with me. And of course, I’m happy to discuss the book with you in person or online, or speak to any groups (schools, synagogues, etc.) who would be interested in hearing more about my discoveries and methods.
Lastly, as a chance to further explore Kohelet, I plan on a series of posts where I'll take some of Kohelet's more unusual words and try to give some interesting explanations of their backgrounds. Hope you enjoy!
Lastly, as a chance to further explore Kohelet, I plan on a series of posts where I'll take some of Kohelet's more unusual words and try to give some interesting explanations of their backgrounds. Hope you enjoy!