Masterpieces of Hebrew Literature - Selections From 2000 Years of Jewish Creativity

Klappentext Masterpieces of Hebrew Literature is a true masterpiece of its own--one of the few collections in which readers can find important works of Jewish tradition and culture by such authors as Rashi, Maimonides, Judah Halevi, and Joseph Caro, all in one place. Curt Leviant includes literature that spans many genres, from fiction and poetry to legal, ethical, and midrashic works; from responsa and Biblical commentary to histories and letters. His brief introductions place the works and their authors in historical perspective. Zusammenfassung A collection in which readers can find important works of Jewish tradition and culture. It includes literature that spans many genres, from fiction and poetry to legal, ethical, and midrashic works; from responsa and Biblical commentary to histories and letters.

Product details

• Authors: Curt Leviant, Curt (EDT) Leviant
• Assisted by: Curt Leviant (Editor)
• Publisher: Jewish Publications Society
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.10.2008
• EAN: 9780827608801
• ISBN: 978-0-8276-0880-1
• No. of pages: 600
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 44 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Mixed anthologies; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures