The Censorship Of Hebrew Books

By William Popper

Book Overview

""The Censorship of Hebrew Books"" by William Popper is a comprehensive study of the censorship of Hebrew literature throughout history. The book explores the motivations behind censorship, including religious, political, and social reasons, and examines the impact of censorship on Hebrew literature and Jewish culture. The author provides detailed accounts of specific instances of censorship, such as the banning of the Talmud in 16th century Italy and the suppression of Hasidic texts in 19th century Russia. Popper also discusses the role of Jewish publishers and booksellers in circumventing censorship, and the ways in which censorship has influenced the development of Hebrew literary traditions. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of Jewish history, literature, and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of censorship and its impact on intellectual freedom.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: 1432553216
• ISBN13: 9781432553210
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"