The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah: Legends from the Talmud and Midrash by Hay

Description: The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah by Hayyim Nahman Bialik, Y.H. Rawnitzky A compilation of rabbinic legends grouped by such themes as biblical characters, God, good and evil, the human being and society, and nature. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first complete English translation of the Hebrew classic Sefer Ha-Aggadah brings to the English-speaking world the greatest and best-loved anthology of classical Rabbinic literature ever compiled. First published in Odessa in 1908-11, 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 non-legal 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 Ha-Aggadah, now available in william Braudes superbly annotated translation, enables modern Jews to experience firsthand the richness and excitement of their cultural inheritance. Author Biography HAYIM NAHMAN BIALIK (1873-1934) is the leading Hebrew poet of the twentieth century. Born in the Ukraine, he moved to Odessa in 1891 where he was drawn to the circle of Ahad Haam. In 1921, he left Soviet Russia for Berlin and emigrated to the land of Israel in 1924.YEHOSHUA HANA RAVNITZKY (1859-1944) was a pioneer of modern Hebrew journalism and publishing. A native of Odessa, he became Bialiks closest collaborator. Together they founded the publishing house of Moriah, which brought forth the first edition of Sefer Ha-Aggadah in 1908-11. Ravnitzky settled in Tel Aviv in 1921, where he and Bialik subsequently founded the Dvir Publishing House. Review To have Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah available in English is to open to the entire English-reading world -- Jew, non-Jew, religionist, secularist -- one of the very great creations of humankind: a rich and intricately woven tapestry of tales, homilies, legends and dreams that come to us from the very roots of the imagination. What a treasure!"-- Chaim Potok"Bialik and Ravnitzkys 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 Ravnitzkys 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 worlds most creative and colorful literatures. I fully endorse this marvelous translation by William Braude."-- David Weiss-Halivni, Columbia University Review Quote To have Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah available in English is to open to the entire English-reading world -- Jew, non-Jew, religionist, secularist -- one of the very great creations of humankind: a rich and intricately woven tapestry of tales, homilies, legends and dreams that come to us from the very roots of the imagination. What a treasure!" -- Chaim Potok "Bialik and Ravnitzkys 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 Ravnitzkys 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 worlds most creative and colorful literatures. I fully endorse this marvelous translation by William Braude." -- David Weiss-Halivni, Columbia University Details ISBN0805241132 Author Y.H. Rawnitzky Pages 920 Language English ISBN-10 0805241132 ISBN-13 9780805241136 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1992 Imprint Random House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edited by Hayim Nahman Bialik Residence US Edition annotated edition Short Title BK OF LEGENDS/SEFER HA-AGGADAH DOI 10.1604/9780805241136 UK Release Date 1992-11-10 AU Release Date 1992-11-10 NZ Release Date 1992-11-10 US Release Date 1992-11-10 Subtitle Legends from the Talmud and Midrash Birth 1764 Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Politics, Oxford University Position Professor of Politics Qualifications PhD Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 1992-11-10 DEWEY 296.12 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:50334074;

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