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

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Comprehensive Collection
This hardcover edition compiles essential legends from the Talmud and Midrash, offering readers a thorough understanding of Jewish traditional narratives in one accessible volume.
Rich Cultural Insight
Dive deep into Jewish folklore, exploring moral lessons and historical context, enriching both cultural understanding and spiritual reflection for scholars and casual readers alike.
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Constructed with durable materials, this book is designed for longevity, making it a valuable addition to any library that seeks to preserve Jewish heritage and wisdom.

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  • 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 Braude's superbly annotated translation, enables modern Jews to experience firsthand the richness and excitement of their cultural inheritance.
Publisher Schocken Books
Publication date November 10, 1992
Edition Annotated
Language English
Print length 920 pages
ISBN-10 9780805241136
ISBN-13 978-0805241136
Item Weight 4.83 pounds (2.19 kg)
Dimensions 8.7 x 1.89 x 11.06 inches (22.1 x 4.8 x 28.1 cm)

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  • Jewish Scholars

    Scholars studying Jewish texts will benefit from its comprehensive coverage of Talmudic and Midrashic legends.

  • Religious Educators

    Educators teaching Jewish studies can use this book as an engaging resource for lessons and discussions.

  • General Readers

    Individuals interested in Jewish culture and religion will find captivating stories that reflect moral and ethical themes.

Not Suitable For
  • Non-Religious Readers

    Readers seeking purely secular literature may not connect with the religious themes and context of this work.

  • Casual Readers

    Those looking for light reading might find the depth and complexity of Talmudic texts unengaging and overwhelming.

  • Beginners in Judaism

    Newcomers to Jewish studies might struggle without foundational knowledge to fully appreciate the book's context and references.

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Discover the treasure trove of Jewish folklore with "The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah: Legends from the Talmud and Midrash." Originally compiled in Hebrew by Bialik and Ravnitzky in the early 20th century, this landmark publication has become a classic text of rabbinic legend and lore. This thematic anthology covers a wide range of topics, including creation, redemption, wisdom, clothing, and folk medicine. Through Jewish stories, parables, sayings, homilies, and anecdotes, it offers insights into all aspects of human life. The translation by William Braude is clear, lucid, and readable, capturing the essence of the original text. In the introduction by David Stern, the volume's place in Rabbinic Judaism is analyzed, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses.

This comprehensive edition includes interpolations that enhance the understanding and comprehension of the legends. "The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah" is a must-have for anyone interested in Judaism, folklore, and religion. It is a rich and intricately woven tapestry of tales, homilies, legends, and dreams that have been passed down through generations. Whether you're a Jew or non-Jew, religious or secular, this book opens up the world of Rabbinic interpretation and lore to readers in English. Renowned authors and scholars have praised this extraordinary compilation.

Chaim Potok describes it as a treasure, while Robert Alter emphasizes its indispensability. Norman J. Cohen, Dean of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, recommends it for every serious Jew, and Judith Hauptman, Associate Professor of Talmud at the Jewish Theological Seminary, considers it a welcome addition to the collection of Jewish classics available in English. Immerse yourself in the legends and wisdom of the Talmud and Midrash with "The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah." This hardcover edition is a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and anyone seeking to delve into the rich heritage of Jewish literature.

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  • Question: What is Sefer Ha-Aggadah?

    Answer: Sefer Ha-Aggadah is a thematic anthology of non-legal rabbinic literature on all aspects of human life.
  • Question: Who compiled Sefer Ha-Aggadah?

    Answer: Sefer Ha-Aggadah is compiled by Hayim Nahman Bialik and Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky.
  • Question: What does Sefer Ha-Aggadah contain?

    Answer: Sefer Ha-Aggadah contains biblical exegesis, stories about biblical characters, parables, proverbs, and folklore.

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  • The Book of Legends Sefer Ha-Aggadah is the greatest anthology of classical Rabbinic literature ever compiled
  • Published in Odessa in 1908-11, it has been recognized as a masterpiece and reprinted numerous times in Israel
  • The translation by William Braude is clear, lucid and readable
  • The anthology comprises biblical exegesis, stories about biblical characters, parables, proverbs, and folklore
  • The arrangement of the compendium reflects the theological concerns of the Rabbinic sages
  • This book should be a fixture in the library of every serious Jew.

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