A Journey Through the Tanakh

In this chapter, the speaker recounts their personal journey to expertise in the Hebrew Bible, sparked by experiences in Israel and leading to work on The Koren Tanakh series. They explain the decision to start the series with Exodus, emphasizing its historical contexts and connections to ancient Near Eastern texts, while also addressing the complexities of including Genesis. The chapter highlights the collaborative creation process of a distinctive book series focused on the Bible, integrating academic insights and rabbinic guidance to enhance understanding of the texts.