About the book: 1993 / The book is a newly implemented scientific translation of the texts of the Pentateuch of Moses (Torah), as closely as possible corresponding to the ancient Masoretic canon of the Old Testament, as well as historical and sociological, philological and religious commentary on it. The author of the translation and commentary is Doctor of Historical Sciences I. Sh. Shifman (1930-1990). Designed for all those interested in issues of religious studies.