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Five Cities of Refuge: Weekly Reflections on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
by Mamet, David (and Lawrence Kushner)
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0805242201
- ISBN 13
- 9780805242201
- Seller
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Lukeville , Arizona, United States
Item Price
$160.00$128.00
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About This Item
New York, Schocken Books, 2003, hardcover, 192 pp, First Edition stated, First Printing by numberline, Signed, inscribed, and dated by the Author on the title page "To David" along with Mamet's distinctive blue Chicago chop (stamp) which assures the authenticity of the signature, Fine in Fine dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no wear or markings in bright, unclipped dustjacket bearing original price. The Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright and author of three novels and many screenplays, children's books, and essay collections teams up with Lawrence Kushner, the Emanu-El Scholar at The Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco and author of more than a dozen books on Jewish spirituality and mysticism. In the ancient Jewish practice of the kavannah they offer their own reactions to key verses from each weeks Torah portion, opening the biblical text to new layers of understanding. ISBN 9780805242201
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- Bookseller
- West of Eden Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11214
- Title
- Five Cities of Refuge: Weekly Reflections on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
- Author
- Mamet, David (and Lawrence Kushner)
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition stated, First Printing by numberline
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0805242201
- ISBN 13
- 9780805242201
- Publisher
- Schocken
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- August 26, 2003
- Keywords
- Biblical Meditations; Christian; Judaic; Judaism; Old Testament; Religion; Sacred Writings
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About the Seller
West of Eden Books
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Lukeville , Arizona
About West of Eden Books
West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.
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