Let my people go
Subtitle: insights to Passover and the Haggadah
By: Jeffrey M. Cohen
Publisher: J. Aronson
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Northvale, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
Subjects: Haggadah; Passover
Description: "Let My People Go: Insights to Passover and the Haggadah offers an analysis of ancient and modern perspectives on the themes of slavery and freedom. Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen provides an original interpretation of the central biblical sources of Passover, with particular focus on the Haggadah and its manifold rituals. Topics discussed include, Why We Were Slaves in Egypt, Is Freedom a Jewish Concept?. The Symbolism of the Paschal Lamb, The Four Cups of Wine, The Challenge of the Omer Period, and more.

Rabbi Cohen brings to the reader indispensable insights of this festive holiday, while he enriches the celebration of the Seder and enlightens the reading of the Haggadah."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index