Masterpieces of Hebrew Literature

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Curt Leviant's wide erudition and impeccable taste combine to make this anthology an invaluable introduction to the wealth of postbiblical literature emanating from the nerve centers of Jewish creativity . . . Chronologically arranged, each excerpt is preceded by a clear, concise commentary which serves to explain as weil as to introduce the selections. Library Journal The publishers are to be commended for providing the first anthology in English of the treasury of Hebrew literature from the Apocrypha to the eighteenth century. This book provides easy access to primary source material for the student of Judaism and is an important contribution to the fíeld of world literature. Review and Expositor A The first anthology in English to attempt an in-depth presentation of Hebrew literature, covering a rangé of 2000 years. The Nation Leviant's anthology ranges much more widely than other collections of Hebrew literature in English translation . . . This volume comes especially... Tovább

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Curt Leviant's wide erudition and impeccable taste combine to make this anthology an invaluable introduction to the wealth of postbiblical literature emanating from the nerve centers of Jewish creativity . . . Chronologically arranged, each excerpt is preceded by a clear, concise commentary which serves to explain as weil as to introduce the selections. Library Journal The publishers are to be commended for providing the first anthology in English of the treasury of Hebrew literature from the Apocrypha to the eighteenth century. This book provides easy access to primary source material for the student of Judaism and is an important contribution to the fíeld of world literature. Review and Expositor A The first anthology in English to attempt an in-depth presentation of Hebrew literature, covering a rangé of 2000 years. The Nation Leviant's anthology ranges much more widely than other collections of Hebrew literature in English translation . . . This volume comes especially recommended. Lester Segal, Hadassah Magaziné This is a very important book, a timely book that deserves circulation far beyond the confines of departments of religion or of Judaic Studies. Teachers of religious studies or Judaica would do weil to bring it to the attention of colleagues in literature, history and interdisciplinary humanities courses . . . But like other useful textbooks it may be read with interest, profit and enjoyment by persons who are not seeking or dispensing academic credit hours. Journal of the American Academy of Religion Vissza