The 5 Books of Moses are presented in 54 portions as they are read...in the 1-year reading cycle...for over 3000 years There are 4 levels of understanding in Hebrew Scriptures: 1 - (peshat) simple, the plain & literal meaning 2 - (remez) hint, the implied & underlying meaning 3 - (derash) search, the allegorical meaning...types 4 - (sod) hidden, the secret meaning...the mystery The Shema translation is presented in a visual format to reflect the beauty and wisdom of the original Hebrew to accelerate reading and understanding of the Word.