The History of Jewish Literature V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162591797)

The History of Jewish Literature V1 is a comprehensive book written by Meyer Waxman that delves into the rich and diverse literary tradition of the Jewish people. This volume covers the period from biblical times to the end of the Middle Ages, tracing the evolution of Jewish literature from its earliest roots in the Hebrew Bible to the emergence of new genres and styles in the medieval period.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular period or genre of Jewish literature. The first chapter explores the origins of Jewish literature in the Bible, examining the various genres and styles found in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. Subsequent chapters cover the development of Jewish literature in the Second Temple period, the Hellenistic era, and the early Middle Ages.Throughout the book, Waxman provides detailed analyses of key works of Jewish literature, including the Talmud, Midrash, and various commentaries on the Bible. He also explores the role of Jewish literature in shaping Jewish identity and culture, and the ways in which it has been influenced by and has influenced other literary traditions.Overall, The History of Jewish Literature V1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich and diverse literary tradition of the Jewish people. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of Jewish literature from its earliest roots to the end of the Middle Ages, and offers insightful analyses of key works and genres.1930. Volume 1 of 6. From the close of the Canon to the end of the 12th century. These works contain a history of Jewish literature from the close of the Bible to our own days. The purpose of this history is to make accessible to the large intelligent public the results of Jewish scholarship and research in the various branches of Jewish literature, carried on during the last century, to coordinate and correlate the scattered facts and numerous data into one whole to create a complete picture of the productivity of the Jewish genius during the ages.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.

Author: Meyer Waxman
ISBN-10: 116259179X
ISBN-13: 9781162591797
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 542
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.09d