Own an autographed copy of Understanding the Hebrew Bible: A Reader's Guide.  Written by Riverdale resident and author Elliott Rabin, this book is clearly written and jargon-free.  It provides an orientation to the vast compendium of biblical materials by explaining the different kinds of writing found in the Bible, including storytelling, law, history, prophecy, wisdom and poetry. Each section is informed by current biblical scholarship, but presented in a manner accessible to a general audience.