The Garden Of Eden & The Struggle To Be Human According To Midrash
Theology Midrashic Studies Jewish Biblical Interpretation Religious Philosophy Spiritual Theology Genesis Commentary Judaica
First-edition hardcover of Wilfred Shuchat’s 584-page master-work, “The Garden Of Eden & The Struggle To Be Human According to Midrash,” is the kind of sought-after religious-studies title that rarely surfaces in collectible condition. Printed in Israel by Devora Publishing in 2006 and complete with its original dust jacket, this copy offers the heft, typography, and sewn binding modern reprints simply can’t match. A former owner has added light pen underlining on roughly thirty pages and a short gift inscription on the fly-leaf, giving the book personal character while still leaving the vast majority of the text crisp and unmarked—no dog-eared pages, no weak hinges, no spine lean.
For readers hunting a deep-dive into Genesis through the lens of Midrash, Shuchat’s volume is unmatched. Rather than a dry commentary, the author weaves Talmudic and Midrashic sources into a compelling narrative that explores humanity’s first moral choices and their echo in everyday life. Pastors, rabbis, seminary students, and spiritual-book collectors consistently rank this title among the most thorough English-language treatments of Eden symbolism, free will, and the Jewish interpretive tradition. The 2006 first edition is already out of print and commands premium prices on the secondary market.
Collectors appreciate the Israeli origin and scholarly apparatus—extensive footnotes, Hebrew source references, and a full index—while general readers value the accessible prose that never sacrifices academic rigor. This copy’s tight binding and sturdy boards ensure it will hold up to years of study or display, and the presence of a personalized inscription adds provenance without detracting from readability. If you need a reading copy that can also serve as an heirloom, this is the sweet-spot purchase: priced below pristine retail yet well preserved where it matters.
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