Rashi

By Maurice Liber

Rashi is a book written by Maurice Liber that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of Rashi, one of the most important Jewish scholars of the Middle Ages. Rashi is widely regarded as one of the greatest commentators on the Talmud and the Bible, and his influence on Jewish scholarship and culture has been immense. The book begins with a biographical sketch of Rashi, tracing his life from his birth in Troyes, France, in 1040 to his death in 1105. The author provides a vivid portrait of the social and cultural context in which Rashi lived, including the political and religious struggles of the time, and the intellectual ferment that characterized the Jewish communities of northern France.The bulk of the book is devoted to an analysis of Rashi's writings, including his commentaries on the Talmud, the Bible, and other works. The author explores Rashi's methods of interpretation, his use of language and style, and his engagement with the philosophical and theological debates of his time. In addition to his scholarly work, Rashi was also a teacher and a communal leader, and the book provides insights into his pedagogical approach and his involvement in the affairs of the Jewish community. Overall, Rashi is a rich and engaging account of one of the most important figures in Jewish history, and will be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers alike.As of old many cities in Greece asserted that they were the birthplace of Homer, the national poet, so a number of cities disputed for the honor of being the birthplace of Rashi, or of having been his residence, or the scene of his death. Worms claimed him as one of its rabbis, Lunel, thanks to a confusion of names, has passed as his birthplace, and Prague as the city of his death.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: 1419143964
• ISBN13: 9781419143960
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.2"