Twenty years in the making, this landmark work -- the first comprehensive commentary on the Haftarot -- includes a full introduction of the history of the Torah and haftarah readings and their interrelationships. Each haftarah features historical, literary, and theological information, as well as a detailed commentary on terms, themes, and language. Materials from the ancient Near East, the full range of rabbinic literature and medieval commentaries, and modern scholarship are utilized. Many other features expand the usefulness and uniqueness of this book. This unparalleled volume belongs in the library of every rabbi and every synagogue. It is an excellent choice for synagogue study groups and day schools with prophets as a curriculum feature. Scholars, laypersons, and religious leaders will also want to add this book to their collections. The volume is a model of clarity, with numerous literary and spiritual insights.