Mysterious Creatures: Intriguing Torah Enigmas of Natural And Unnatural History

Mysterious Creatures: Intriguing Torah Enigmas of Natural And Unnatural History by Slifkin, Nosson. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781568712482.

This book explores conflicts between the Talmud and science in the context of Torah mysteries of zoology. The Talmud and Midrash discuss a wide range of bizarre creatures, including mermaids, unicorns, griffins, dragons, sea-serpents and phoenixes, as well as strange biological concepts such as spontaneous generation. Mysterious Creatures discusses these cases in detail and brings a range of different approaches for understanding them. It is an essential book for any student or educator who has ever struggled with conflicts between the Talmud and science. Strikingly designed, and including extraordinary photographs and illustrations, this is a truly stimulating work.