The Five Books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

New York: Schocken Books, 1995. First ed., first printing (full number line). Large quarto in white and gold jacket; xxxii, 1024 pages: illustrations; 26 cm. Near fine with some discoloration to top edge gilding; in a near fine jacket now in archival mylar. Hardcover. ISBN: 97808499522289

"Widely acclaimed by Bible scholars and theologians of every denomination, Everett Fox's masterful translation re-creates the echoes, allusions, alliterations, and wordplays of the Hebrew original. Together with its extensive commentary and illuminating notes, this unique translation draws the reader closer to the authentic living voice of the Bible"--Publisher. // Contents: On the Book of Genesis and Its Structure. Part I. The Primeval History (1-11). Part II. Avraham (12-25:18). Part III. Yaakov (25:19-36:43). Part IV. Yosef (37-50). On the Book of Exodus and Its Structure. Part I. The Deliverance Narrative (1-15:21). Part II. In the Wilderness (15:22-18:27). Part III. The Meeting and Covenant at Sinai (19-24). Part IV. The Instructions for the Dwelling and the Cult (25-31). Part V. The Covenant Broken and Restored (32-34). Part VI. The Building of the Dwelling (35-40). Appendix: Schematic Floor Plan of the Dwelling. On Translating Leviticus. On the Book of Leviticus and Its Structure. Part I. The Cult and the Priesthood (1-10). Part II. Ritual Pollution and Purification (11-17). Part III. Holiness (18-26). An Appended Chapter (27). On the Book of Numbers and Its Structure. Part I. The Wilderness Camp (1-10). Part II. The Rebellion Narratives (11-25). Part III. The Preparations for Conquest (26-36). On the Book of Deuteronomy and Its Structure. Part I. Historical Review (1-4:43). Part II. Opening Exhortation (4:44-11:32). Part III. The Terms of the Covenant (12-28). Part IV. Concluding Exhortation (29-30). Part V. Final Matters (31-34).