Recognized as a classic in the
field, this book is a pioneering study dealing with the traditional
rationale behind the 613 Commandments (Mitzvot) in the
Torah (The Five Books of Moses). The author draws on the
considerable literature to present the interpretation of the great
rabbinical thinkers on each Commandment throughout the ages.
Excerpts from the key commentaries are given in English
translation. The book provides easy reference for the student
interested in the systematic study of the
Mitzvot and for anyone interested in additional
information on a particular commandment