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.
#1751207 in Books University of New Mexico Press 2010-11-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .90 x 5.90l; 1.01 #File Name: 0826349668296 pages
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