Maurice H. Harris Bücher

Miscellaneous translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala.

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This collection features translations from significant Hebraic texts, including the Talmud, Midrashim, and Kabbala, providing insights into Jewish thought and spirituality. The special introduction by Maurice H. Harris, D.D., offers context and analysis, enhancing the reader's understanding of these foundational works. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Jewish literature, philosophy, and religious practices, showcasing the depth and richness of Hebraic traditions.

Set against a backdrop of historical events, this work delves into the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time. It explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring nature of memories, weaving together personal stories with broader societal changes. The narrative invites readers to reflect on how history shapes individual lives and the connections that transcend generations, offering a poignant look at the human experience over a millennium.

Maurice Henry Harris's superb translation and commentary on the sacred texts of Judaism are authentic, well-researched and impeccably presented. Together they form a superb introduction to Judaism and the Hebraic traditions. In this book, Harris undertakes a thorough study of the ancient Jewish texts, hoping to present them to Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike in a manner both accessible and comprehensible to English speakers. The result is this translated compendium of three of the most fundamental sacred texts of Judaism: Together, these texts comprise three broad compendiums constituting (alongside the Torah and Hebrew Bible) the core principles of the Jewish faith. As such they hold immense historical, philosophical and religious insights into Jewish beliefs, and how ancient Rabbis sought to interpret God as presented in the Bible. In addition to the three principle texts, Harris explains the major Jewish fasts, festivals and customs, and introduces a variety of common proverbs and sayings.