Stories from the Rabbis

By Abram S. Isaacs

Book Overview

Stories from the Rabbis is a collection of traditional Jewish tales compiled by Abram S. Isaacs. The book includes stories from the Talmud, Midrash, and other Jewish texts, as well as stories passed down through oral tradition. The tales cover a wide range of topics, including morality, ethics, faith, and history. Each story is accompanied by an introduction and commentary by Isaacs, providing context and insight into the meaning behind the tale. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish folklore and culture, and provides a glimpse into the rich tradition of storytelling in Judaism.1911. In the present volume, a modest sheaf of arrows in gathered from the rabbinical quiver. Their aim is simply to entertain, primarily the select but constantly widening circle of those interested in Oriental themes, and then the intelligent reading public that will perhaps find something novel at least in these stories, which illustrate some phases of life and thought in old Judaea, and yet are not wholly foreign to the culture and tendencies of our own age. Nor are they without a certain educational value for the young, embodying virtues which must always be emphasized. Their atmosphere is one of genial humanity.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: 1162608765
• ISBN13: 9781162608761
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"