{"product_id":"shekel-hakodesh-the-holy-shekel-joseph-kimchi-9781430462286","title":"Shekel Hakodesh, The Holy Shekel: The Metrical Work Of Joseph Kimchi","description":"Shekel Hakodesh, also known as The Holy Shekel, is a metrical work written by Joseph Kimchi. The book is a collection of religious poems that are written in Hebrew and follow a specific meter. Joseph Kimchi was a medieval Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Provence, France during the 12th century. He was known for his expertise in Hebrew grammar and his commentary on the Hebrew Bible. The poems in Shekel Hakodesh cover a range of religious themes, including praise for God, repentance, and the importance of following Jewish law. The work is considered a significant contribution to Hebrew poetry and is often studied by scholars of Jewish literature. The book provides an insight into the religious beliefs and practices of medieval Jewish communities in France. It also offers a glimpse into the literary traditions of the time, as well as the role of poetry in religious expression. Overall, Shekel Hakodesh is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish literature, history, and culture. It offers a unique perspective on the religious and literary traditions of medieval Jewish communities and provides an insight into the life and work of Joseph Kimchi.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Kimchi,Hermann Gollancz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1430462280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781430462286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/17\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d","brand":"Joseph Kimchi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48873262612735,"sku":"9781430462286","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shekel-hakodesh-the-holy-shekel-joseph-kimchi-9781430462286","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}