Agadath Shir Hashirim (1896)

Book Overview

Agadath Shir Hashirim is a book written by Solomon Schechter in 1896. The book is a commentary on the biblical book of Song of Solomon, also known as Shir Hashirim in Hebrew. The commentary focuses on the aggadic, or non-legalistic, interpretations of the text found in Jewish tradition. Schechter explores the allegorical and mystical interpretations of the love poetry in Song of Solomon, as well as the historical and cultural context in which it was written. The book is written in Hebrew and contains footnotes and references to other Jewish texts and commentaries. Agadath Shir Hashirim is considered a classic work of Jewish scholarship and is still studied and referenced today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165305496
• ISBN13: 9781165305490
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"