In this Book
summary
Mekhilta de-Rabbi Ishmael is a classic collection of midrash. It contains commentary on a large part of the Book of Exodus (chapters 12 to 23) and represents the two main modes of interpretation: the halakhah (legal doctrine), and the aggadah (moral and religious teachings). The work also contains allusions to historical events and ancient legends not found elsewhere.
A new introduction by noted scholar David Stern highlights the work, now published in a convenient two-volume set. It retains the original text from the JPS 1933 edition, reset in a modern, readable typeface, with Hebrew and English on facing pages and the original indexes.
This classic work is widely recognized as a model of meticulous and thorough scholarship. Its translation is accurate, straightforward, and usable by scholars, students, and lay readers. Out of print for many years, it will be heralded as an important reissue that should belong to every rabbi, rabbinical school, and Jewish Studies professor, and will be an important addition to synagogue libraries and public libraries with Judaica collections
Table of Contents
Cover
Volume 1
Title Page, Copyright Page
Contents
pp. v-viii
INTRODUCTION TO THE 2004 EDITION
pp. ix-xx
INTRODUCTION TO ORIGINAL EDITION
pp. xxi-lviii
SIGLA USED IN APPARATUS CRITICUS
pp. lix-lx
TRACTATE PISḤA
pp. 1-114
TRACTATE BESHALLAḤ
pp. 115-168
TRACTATE SHIRATA
pp. 169-221
TRACTATE VAYASSAâ
pp. 222-253
Volume 2
Title Page, Copyright Page
CONTENTS
pp. v-viii
INTRODUCTION TO THE 2004 EDITION
pp. ix-xx
INTRODUCTION TO ORIGINAL EDITION
pp. xxi-lviii
SIGLA USED IN APPARATUS CRITICUS
pp. lix-lx
TRACTATE AMALEK
pp. 254-289
TRACTATE BAḤODESH
pp. 290-354
TRACTATE NEZIKIN
pp. 355-457
TRACTATE KASPA
pp. 458-492
TRACTATE SHABBATA
pp. 493-503
INDICES
pp. 504-543
INDEX I
pp. 505-529
INDEX II
pp. 530-539
INDEX III
pp. 540-543
ISBN | 9780827610033 |
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Related ISBN(s) | 9780827606784 |
MARC Record | Download |
OCLC | 698181792 |
Launched on MUSE | 2012-02-08 |
Language | English |
Open Access | No |