Book cover for The Name Israel by Michael J Alter

The Name Israel

2023 Released
184 Pages
3-4 Hours
Audiobook Unavailable
Resource PublicationsISBN 9781666767056

Israel is a divine name. The Name Israel is a scholarly, niche project that provides its readers with an informative, meaningful, and spiritually uplifting reading experience. The purpose of The Name Israel is to investigate the name employing four levels of study (PaRDeS): peshat, remez, derash, and sod. Each level is deeper and more profound than its predecessor. This text is divided into eight chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 explore the historical name Israel and pardes (four methods of Bible interpretation). The book also presents details about the shapes and sizes of the letters, permutations of Israel, anagrams, and gematria (numerology). Additionally, it includes a discussion of the Four World system, the ten sefirot, and an overview of parshat Vayishlach (Gen 32:4-33 and Gen 35:10). Throughout, The Name Israel analyzes the first word of the Torah (Bereshit) and the creation process. Readers will be fascinated as it also delves into facts about the numbers 2, 701, 37, 73, and 541; "The end of the action was at first in thought"; unique features (and hints) of the letters forming the name Israel; and concluding remarks. Come and learn!

Michael J Alter

Michael J. Alter was a teacher for over forty years in Miami, Florida. Alter has published ten books, including The Resurrection: A Critical Inquiry (2015); Why the Torah Begins with the Letter Beit (1998); and What Is The Purpose of Creation: A Jewish Anthology (1991). The former two books were chosen as the main selection of the Jewish Book News. Alter has assisted in editing several books. He has also appeared on Premier Christianity Radio: Unbelievable?

More by Michael J Alter

Why Readwise Books?

Readwise Books is an ebook & audiobook platform that automatically logs how much you and your friends read, making it fun and easy to read more. Learn more →