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Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature

Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature

by B. Halper

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Translator
Halper, B., 1884-1924
Title
Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature: An Anthology
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Language
English
LoC Class
PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject
Hebrew literature -- Translations into English
Category
Text
Project Gutenberg
eBook-No. 61386
Release Date
February 12, 2020
Copyright
Public domain in the USA.

Contents

  1. 1.POST-BIBLICAL HEBREW LITERATURE AN ANTHOLOGY
  2. 2.PREFACE
  3. 3.CONTENTS
  4. 4.I. THE WISDOM OF BEN SIRA — 1. Wisdom Is a Source of Happiness [1] — 2. The Usefulness of the Physician [2] — 3. In Praise of the High Priest Simeon the Son of Johanan [3]
  5. 5.II. THE MISHNAH — 1. The Bringing of the First-Fruits to Jerusalem [5] — 2. The Libation of Water and the Water-Drawing Feast [9]
  6. 6.III. ABOT DE-RABBI NATHAN — Rabban Johanan the Son of Zaccai’s Pupils Offer Consolations to Their Master on the Death of His Son [12]
  7. 7.IV. THE BABYLONIAN TALMUD — 1. The Martyrdom of Rabbi Akiba [18] — 2. A Controversy on the Merits of Charity [23] — 3. Maxims and Admonitions [28]
  8. 8.V. THE MIDRASH — 1. The Prophet Jeremiah Meets Mother Zion Mourning for Her Exiled Children [36] — 2. The Death of Moses [41]
  9. 9.VI. ELEAZAR BE-RABBI KALIR — 1. A Complaint [52] — 2. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs Intercede on Behalf of Their Exiled Children [54]
  10. 10.VII. ELDAD HA-DANI. — Eldad Leaves His Native Place Beyond the Rivers of Cush [63]
  11. 11.VIII. JOSIPPON — Mattathias Charges His Sons Before His Death, and Appoints Judah Who Is Called Maccabæus as Leader in His Stead [67]
  12. 12.IX. SA’ADYA GAON B. JOSEPH — A Prayer Entitled Magen U-Mehayyeh (Shield and Quickener) [69]
  13. 13.X. NATHAN HA-BABLI — The Installation of an Exilarch [75]
  14. 14.XI. JOSEPH B. ISAAC IBN ABITOR — 1. Hymn Based on Psalm 120 [78] — 2. Hymn Based on Psalm 121 — 3. Hymn Based on Psalm 122 — 4. Hymn Based on Psalm 123
  15. 15.XII. HAI B. SHERIRA GAON — Maxims and Admonitions [82]
  16. 16.XIII. SAMUEL HA-NAGID — 1. On Leaving Cordova [83] — 2. On Having Been Saved in Mid-Ocean from a Tunny Fish [85]
  17. 17.XIV. SOLOMON B. JUDAH IBN GEBIROL — 1. On Leaving Saragossa [91] — 2. A Vow to Seek Wisdom [92] — 3. The Royal Crown [94]
  18. 18.XV. BAHYA B. JOSEPH IBN PAKUDA — Pious Reflections and Admonitions to the Soul [95]
  19. 19.XVI. AHIMAAZ B. PALTIEL — Shephatiah Before His Death on Rosh ha-Shanah Declares that the Tyrant Basil Is Dead [100]
  20. 20.XVII. MOSES B. JACOB IBN EZRA — 1. Dirge on the Death of His Brother [106] — 2. Poem Addressed to One of His Noblest Friends [107] — 3. Poem in Honor of the Wedding of Solomon b. Matir [111]
  21. 21.XVIII JUDAH B. SAMUEL HA-LEVI — 1. Ode to Zion [113] — 2. Meditations in Mid-Ocean [115] — 3. Letter Addressed to Nathan b. Samuel [117]
  22. 22.XIX. ABRAHAM B. MEIR IBN EZRA — 1. Plaintive Song [120] — 2. Penitential Prayer [121] — 3. The Epistle of Hai b. Mekiz [122]
  23. 23.XX. ABRAHAM IBN DAUD — The Four Captives [127]
  24. 24.XXI. BENJAMIN OF TUDELA — Description of Jerusalem and Its Surroundings [129]
  25. 25.XXII. THE BOOK OF YASHAR — Moses Having Taken a Besieged City Is Proclaimed King of Cush [131]
  26. 26.XXIII. JUDAH B. SAUL IBN TIBBON — Why the Jewish Religion Does Not Especially Encourage Asceticism [134]
  27. 27.XXIV. MOSES B. MAIMON — A Man Should Choose the Golden Mean [145]
  28. 28.XXV. JOSEPH B. MEIR IBN ZABARA — Jacob the Broker and the Necklace [153]
  29. 29.XXVI. SAMUEL B. JUDAH IBN TIBBON — On the Limitations of Man’s Intellect [156]
  30. 30.XXVII. JUDAH B. SOLOMON AL-HARIZI — Seven Young Men Discuss the Merits of the Various Virtues [157]
  31. 31.XXVIII. JUDAH B. SAMUEL HE-HASID OF REGENSBURG — Certain Forms of Virtue Lead to Sin [160]
  32. 32.XXIX. ELEAZAR B. JUDAH B. KALONYMOS OF WORMS — Moral Admonitions and Precepts [175]
  33. 33.XXX. MOSES B. NAHMAN — Ethical Letter, Praising Humility, Addressed to His Son [181]
  34. 34.XXXI. SOLOMON B. ABRAHAM IBN ADRET — Epistle Prohibiting Anyone Under Twenty-Five Years of Age to Study Philosophy [198]
  35. 35.XXXII. JEDAIAH HA-BEDERSI — The Nothingness of Man and His Pursuits [205]
  36. 36.XXXIII. IMMANUEL B. SOLOMON OF ROME — The Poet Visits Paradise [207]
  37. 37.XXXIV. JUDAH B. ASHER — Ethical and Moral Admonitions [209]
  38. 38.XXXV. KALONYMOS B. KALONYMOS B. MEIR — Admonitions To His Heart [219]
  39. 39.XXXVI. LEVI B. GERSHON — The Difficulties in Investigating the Problem Whether the Universe Is Created or Eternal [222]
  40. 40.XXXVII. PROFIAT DURAN — The Definition of the Science of Language and Its Branches [225]
  41. 41.XXXVIII. SIMON B. ZEMAH DURAN — On the Problem Why the Wicked Prosper and the Righteous Are in Distress [228]
  42. 42.XXXIX. JOSEPH ALBO — The Various Ranks of Prophecy [234]
  43. 43.XL. ISAAC B. JUDAH ABRAVANEL — The Advantages of a Republic over a Monarchy [247]
  44. 44.XLI. SOLOMON IBN VERGA — A Jew Is Accused of Murdering a Christian, But His Innocence Is Proved [253]
  45. 45.XLII. ABRAHAM B. MORDECAI FERIZOL — A Jew Who Claims to Belong to the Ten Tribes Visits Italy [255]
  46. 46.XLIII. JOSEPH B. JOSHUA B. MEIR HA-KOHEN — The Crusaders Massacre the Jews at Meurs [256]
  47. 47.XLIV. MENASSEH B. JOSEPH BEN ISRAEL — The Soul Is Likened to the Moon [257]
  48. 48.XLV. MOSES HAYYIM LUZZATTO — Dialogue Between Understanding and Uprightness [260]
  49. 49.XLVI. NAPHTALI HIRZ (HARTWIG) WESSELY — Moses Prepares the People for the Divine Revelation [262]

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