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Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature: An Anthology

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POST-BIBLICAL HEBREW LITERATURE AN ANTHOLOGY PREFACE CONTENTS 3. In Praise of the High Priest Simeon the Son of Johanan[3]2. The Libation of Water and the Water-Drawing Feast[9]Rabban Johanan the Son of Zaccai’s Pupils Offer Consolations to Their Master on the Death of His Son[12]3. Maxims and Admonitions[28]2. The Death of Moses[41]2. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs Intercede on Behalf of Their Exiled Children[54]Eldad Leaves His Native Place Beyond the Rivers of Cush[63]Mattathias Charges His Sons Before His Death, and Appoints Judah Who Is Called Maccabæus as Leader in His Stead[67]A Prayer Entitled Magen U-Mehayyeh (Shield and Quickener)[69]The Installation of an Exilarch[75]4. Hymn Based on Psalm 123 Maxims and Admonitions[82]2. On Having Been Saved in Mid-Ocean from a Tunny Fish[85]3. The Royal Crown[94]Pious Reflections and Admonitions to the Soul[95]Shephatiah Before His Death on Rosh ha-Shanah Declares that the Tyrant Basil Is Dead[100]3. Poem in Honor of the Wedding of Solomon b. Matir[111]3. Letter Addressed to Nathan b. Samuel[117]3. The Epistle of Hai b. Mekiz[122]The Four Captives[127]Description of Jerusalem and Its Surroundings[129]Moses Having Taken a Besieged City Is Proclaimed King of Cush[131]Why the Jewish Religion Does Not Especially Encourage Asceticism[134]A Man Should Choose the Golden Mean[145]Jacob the Broker and the Necklace[153]On the Limitations of Man’s Intellect[156]Seven Young Men Discuss the Merits of the Various Virtues[157]Certain Forms of Virtue Lead to Sin[160]Moral Admonitions and Precepts[175]Ethical Letter, Praising Humility, Addressed to His Son[181]Epistle Prohibiting Anyone Under Twenty-Five Years of Age to Study Philosophy[198]The Nothingness of Man and His Pursuits[205]The Poet Visits Paradise[207]Ethical and Moral Admonitions[209]Admonitions To His Heart[219]The Difficulties in Investigating the Problem Whether the Universe Is Created or Eternal[222]The Definition of the Science of Language and Its Branches[225]On the Problem Why the Wicked Prosper and the Righteous Are in Distress[228]The Various Ranks of Prophecy[234]The Advantages of a Republic over a Monarchy[247]A Jew Is Accused of Murdering a Christian, But His Innocence Is Proved[253]A Jew Who Claims to Belong to the Ten Tribes Visits Italy[255]The Crusaders Massacre the Jews at Meurs[256]The Soul Is Likened to the Moon[257]Dialogue Between Understanding and Uprightness[260]Moses Prepares the People for the Divine Revelation[262]THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE