The Parables and Similes of the Rabbis, Agricultural and Pastoral (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025892719)

"The Parables and Similes of the Rabbis, Agricultural and Pastoral" is a scholarly examination of the metaphorical language found within Rabbinic literature, specifically focusing on imagery drawn from the land and livestock. Author Asher Feldman provides a systematic study of the parables (Meshalim) and similes used by the Sages of the Talmud and Midrash to convey moral, religious, and social truths.

The work is meticulously organized into sections dealing with various aspects of ancient Palestinian life, including field labor, viticulture, fruit-growing, and the tending of flocks. By analyzing these agricultural and pastoral figures of speech, the text illuminates the deep connection between the spiritual teachings of the Rabbis and the daily realities of the people to whom they spoke. Feldman explores how the laws of nature and the cycles of the seasons were transformed into profound lessons on human conduct and divine providence.

This volume serves as an invaluable resource for students of Jewish literature, biblical interpretation, and the history of the Near East. It offers unique insights into the linguistic richness of the Haggadah and the pedagogical methods of the ancient teachers who utilized the common experiences of the farmer and the shepherd to illustrate complex theological concepts.

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