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A new edition of one of the best-loved books of Jewish folklore, compiled by the famous Hebrew poet laureate, with his publisher, first published in Odessa in 1909-11, and brought to modern English by William G. Braude. Thesections of the Talmud and Midrash not dealing specifically with Jewish law are a treasure trove of fantasy, satire, and wisdom, looking lightly but sagely at biblical characters and historical figures, the brilliance of thegreat rabbis, the nature of good and evil, & other salient topics. This marvelous collection is a must-have volume for the library of every Jewish family. 896p. Seller Inventory # 2529075
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Book of Legends: Sefer Ha-Aggadah: ...
Publisher: Schocken Books
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Oversized Hardcover
Condition: Good
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-- Chaim Potok
"Bialik and Ravnitzky's great compendium of Rabbinic legend and homily has been an indispensable resource ever since its publication in Hebrew eight decades ago....English readers are very fortunate to be able at last to avail themselves of this extraordinary compilation."
-- Robert Alter
"In translating Bialik and Ravnitzky's incomparable thematic anthology into very readable English, William Braude, master translator of Rabbinic texts, has provided the English reader with a wonderful access to the wealth of Rabbinic interpretation and lore. This book should be a fixture in the library of every serious Jew."
-- Norman J. Cohen, Dean, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
"Sefer Ha-Aggadah has long been one of my favorite volumes of Jewish literature. Bialik and Ravnitzky arranged topically a vast collection of Talmudic and midrashic material. Whatever one is looking for, be it stories about biblical characters or reflections on love, evil, childrearing, or healing; it is there .... A most welcome addition to the growing collection of Jewish classics now available in English translation."
-- Judith Hauptman, Associate Professor of Talmud, Jewish Theological Seminary
"Sefer Ha-Aggadah restored the prestige of the non-legal sections of the Talmud and nurtured aesthetic appreciation for one of the world's most creative and colorful literatures. I fully endorse this marvelous translation by William Braude."
-- David Weiss-Halivni, Columbia University
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