Is There a “Best” Orientation?

Barry W. Holtz

2003

I have not, however, addressed what may be the largest question raised by our map. Namely, is one orientation preferable—that is, is there a “best way” to teach the Bible? Of course, by its very nature such a question is virtually impossible to answer. The question of “best” needs to be preceded by asking a number of other questions: What is the…

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Barry W. Holtz

b. 1947

Barry W. Holtz grew up in Boston, graduated from Tufts University, and received his doctorate from Brandeis University. He is dean of the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary. As a professor of education, he teaches classical texts and provides professional development for educators. Holtz was awarded the National Jewish Book Award for Education in 2004.

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