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The Book of Legends/Sefer HaAggadah: Legends from the Talmud and Midrash,New
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The first complete English translation of the Hebrew classic Sefer HaAggadah brings to the Englishspeaking world the greatest and bestloved anthology of classical Rabbinic literature ever compiled. First published in Odessa in 190811, it was recognized immediately as a masterwork in its own right, and reprinted numerous times in Israel.The Hebrew poet Hayim Nahman Bialik and the renowned editor Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky, the architects of this masterful compendium, selected hundreds of texts from the Talmud and midrashic literature and arranged them thematically, in order to provide their contemporaries with easy access to the national literary heritage of the Jewish people the texts of Rabbinic Judaism that remain at the heart of Jewish literacy today.Bialik and Ravnitzky chose Aggadah the nonlegal portions of the Talmud and Midrash for their anthology. Loosely translated as 'legends', Aggadah includes the genres of biblical exegesis, stories about biblical characters, the lives of the Talmudic era sages and their contemporary history, parables, proverbs, and folklore. A captivating melange of wisdom and piety, fantasy and satire, Aggadah is the expressive medium of the Jewish creative genius.The arrangement of this compendium reflects the theological concerns of the Rabbinic sages: the role of Israel and the nations; God, good and evil; human relations; the world of nature; and the art of healing. Here, the reader who wants to explore traditional Jewish views on a particular subject is treated to a selection of relevant texts at his fingertips but will soon become immersed in a way of thinking, exploring, and questioning that is the hallmark of Jewish inquiry.'Whatever the imagination can invent is found in the Aggadah,' wrote the historian Leopold Zunz, 'its purpose always being to teach man the ways of God.' The Book of Legends/Sefer HaAggadah, now available in william Braude's superbly annotated translation, enables modern Jews to experience firsthand the richness and excitement of their cultural inheritance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah' about? A: It is the first complete English translation of the Hebrew classic Sefer Ha-Aggadah, which compiles classical Rabbinic literature, including stories, parables, and folklore from the Talmud and Midrash.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Hayyim Nahman Bialik, a Hebrew poet, along with editor Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This annotated edition was published on November 10, 1992.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 920 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in Sefer Ha-Aggadah? A: The book explores various themes such as the role of Israel, God, good and evil, human relations, nature, and healing.
- Q: What distinguishes Aggadah from other texts? A: Aggadah refers to non-legal narratives in Rabbinic literature, including biblical exegesis, folklore, and stories about biblical characters.
- Q: Is there an annotated version available? A: Yes, this edition is annotated, providing additional insights and context.
- Q: Why is this book significant for Jewish culture? A: It serves as a comprehensive anthology of Rabbinic literature, enabling readers to access and understand their cultural and religious heritage.