Hardcover
8" x 11"
433 Pages
Written by: Rabbi Natan Slifkin
Published by: Maggid Press/OU Press
The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom is a milestone in publishing. It includes:
Entries on every animal found in the Torah, Prophets, and Writings
Every reference to the animal in Scripture
A vast range of sources from the Talmud and Midrash
Detailed analyses of the identities of these animals, based on classical Jewish sources and contemporary zoology
The symbolism of theswe animals in Jewish though throughout the ages
Zoological information about these animals and fascinating facts
Lessons that Judaism derives from these animals for us to use in our own daily lives
Laws relating to various different animals
Stunning, full-color photographs, that bring the Scriptural and Rabbinic descriptions to life
This is an essential work for every home and educational institution