The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom Volume One: Chayot / Wild Animals, Rabbi Natan Slifkin

The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom is a complete reference to animals in the Torah, Talmud and Midrash. Complete with stunning, full-color photographs, it includes:


Entries on every mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, insect and fish found in the Torah, Prophets and Writings;
All scriptural citations, and a vast range of sources from the Talmud and Midrash;
Detailed analyses of the identities of these animals, based on classical Jewish sources and contemporary zoology;
The symbolism of these animals in Jewish thought throughout the ages;
Zoological information about these animals and fascinating facts;
Studies of man's relationship with animals in Torah philosophy and law;
Lessons that Judaism derives from the animal kingdom for us to use in our own daily lives;
Laws relating to the various different animals.
The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom is an invaluable reference work that will be commonplace in homes and educational institution