Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Book Of Delight And Other Papers

The Book Of Delight And Other Papers

Abrahams, Israel

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral EducationGeneral World History

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 9358018992
ISBN13: 9789358018998
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: May 1 2023
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Book of Delight and Other Papers is a collection of essays written by Israel Abrahams, a renowned British-Jewish scholar, and historian. The first essay, The Book of Delight, explores the medieval Hebrew book Sefer ha-Middot, which is a collection of ethical teachings and wisdom literature. The author provides a detailed analysis of the text and discusses its relevance to modern readers. Other essays in the book cover topics such as the Jewish community in medieval Spain, the role of women in Jewish society, and the history of Jewish prayer. Abrahams also examines the works of prominent Jewish writers and thinkers such as Maimonides and Spinoza. Throughout the book, Abrahams emphasizes the importance of preserving and celebrating Jewish culture and heritage. He highlights the contributions of Jewish thinkers and writers to the broader intellectual and cultural landscape and argues that understanding Jewish history and culture is essential for understanding the wider world.

9 different editions

Also available

Also from

Abrahams, Israel

View All

Also in

General Education

View All