Abstract
Brettler explains why academic views of the Bible may further religious insight and observance. One example of the intersection between traditional practices and academic insights is the date of Rosh Hashanah's celebration. He observes that one of the most important contributions of Biblical scholarship is the idea that the Bible is a multifaceted, multivocal book. Different generations emphasize one Biblical tradition over another, and offer ever-fresh interpretations to this central text.