Table of Contents Introduction: The art of the book review, as a kind of "ethical last will and testament- guidance not only 'how to write a book review,' but "how to strive to live a redemptive intellectual-ethical-spiritual life" H-Net reviews H-Judaic reviews AJL Book Reviews CLW Review Choice Selected List of Publications Conclusion Reverence, love, cherishing of Jewish texts Vulnerability to Censorship of the Jewish Sefer across History: Preservation of the Sefer as a form of Resistance to Censorship Post-Script: [Non] Socratic Apology for friendship in the Companionship of Books Concluding Dedication to my beloved Daughter, Ruth Acknowledgements