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Anonymous. Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature: An Anthology
Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature: An Anthology
Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. THE WISDOM OF BEN SIRA
1. Wisdom Is a Source of Happiness[1]
2. The Usefulness of the Physician[2]
3. In Praise of the High Priest Simeon the Son of Johanan[3]
II. THE MISHNAH
1. The Bringing of the First-Fruits to Jerusalem[5]
2. The Libation of Water and the Water-Drawing Feast[9]
III. ABOT DE-RABBI NATHAN
Rabban Johanan the Son of Zaccai’s Pupils Offer Consolations to Their Master on the Death of His Son[12]
IV. THE BABYLONIAN TALMUD
1. The Martyrdom of Rabbi Akiba[18]
2. A Controversy on the Merits of Charity[23]
3. Maxims and Admonitions[28]
V. THE MIDRASH
1. The Prophet Jeremiah Meets Mother Zion Mourning for Her Exiled Children[36]
2. The Death of Moses[41]
VI. ELEAZAR BE-RABBI KALIR
1. A Complaint[52]
2. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs Intercede on Behalf of Their Exiled Children[54]
VII. ELDAD HA-DANI
Eldad Leaves His Native Place Beyond the Rivers of Cush[63]
VIII. JOSIPPON
Mattathias Charges His Sons Before His Death, and Appoints Judah Who Is Called Maccabæus as Leader in His Stead[67]
IX. SA’ADYA GAON B. JOSEPH
A Prayer Entitled Magen U-Mehayyeh (Shield and Quickener)[69]
X. NATHAN HA-BABLI
The Installation of an Exilarch[75]
XI. JOSEPH B. ISAAC IBN ABITOR
1. Hymn Based on Psalm 120[78]
2. Hymn Based on Psalm 121
3. Hymn Based on Psalm 122
4. Hymn Based on Psalm 123
XII. HAI B. SHERIRA GAON
Maxims and Admonitions[82]
XIII. SAMUEL HA-NAGID
1. On Leaving Cordova[83]
2. On Having Been Saved in Mid-Ocean from a Tunny Fish[85]
XIV. SOLOMON B. JUDAH IBN GEBIROL
1. On Leaving Saragossa[91]
2. A Vow to Seek Wisdom[92]
3. The Royal Crown[94]
XV. BAHYA B. JOSEPH IBN PAKUDA
Pious Reflections and Admonitions to the Soul[95]
XVI. AHIMAAZ B. PALTIEL
Shephatiah Before His Death on Rosh ha-Shanah Declares that the Tyrant Basil Is Dead[100]
XVII. MOSES B. JACOB IBN EZRA
1. Dirge on the Death of His Brother[106]
2. Poem Addressed to One of His Noblest Friends[107]
3. Poem in Honor of the Wedding of Solomon b. Matir[111]
XVIII JUDAH B. SAMUEL HA-LEVI
1. Ode to Zion[113]
2. Meditations in Mid-Ocean[115]
3. Letter Addressed to Nathan b. Samuel[117]
XIX. ABRAHAM B. MEIR IBN EZRA
1. Plaintive Song[120]
2. Penitential Prayer[121]
3. The Epistle of Hai b. Mekiz[122]
XX. ABRAHAM IBN DAUD
The Four Captives[127]
XXI. BENJAMIN OF TUDELA
Description of Jerusalem and Its Surroundings[129]
XXII. THE BOOK OF YASHAR
Moses Having Taken a Besieged City Is Proclaimed King of Cush[131]
XXIII. JUDAH B. SAUL IBN TIBBON
Why the Jewish Religion Does Not Especially Encourage Asceticism[134]
XXIV. MOSES B. MAIMON
A Man Should Choose the Golden Mean[145]
XXV. JOSEPH B. MEIR IBN ZABARA
Jacob the Broker and the Necklace[153]
XXVI. SAMUEL B. JUDAH IBN TIBBON
On the Limitations of Man’s Intellect[156]
XXVII. JUDAH B. SOLOMON AL-HARIZI
Seven Young Men Discuss the Merits of the Various Virtues[157]
XXVIII. JUDAH B. SAMUEL HE-HASID OF REGENSBURG
Certain Forms of Virtue Lead to Sin[160]
XXIX. ELEAZAR B. JUDAH B. KALONYMOS OF WORMS
Moral Admonitions and Precepts[175]
XXX. MOSES B. NAHMAN
Ethical Letter, Praising Humility, Addressed to His Son[181]
XXXI. SOLOMON B. ABRAHAM IBN ADRET
Epistle Prohibiting Anyone Under Twenty-Five Years of Age to Study Philosophy[198]
XXXII. JEDAIAH HA-BEDERSI
The Nothingness of Man and His Pursuits[205]
XXXIII. IMMANUEL B. SOLOMON OF ROME
The Poet Visits Paradise[207]
XXXIV. JUDAH B. ASHER
Ethical and Moral Admonitions[209]
XXXV. KALONYMOS B. KALONYMOS B. MEIR
Admonitions To His Heart[219]
XXXVI. LEVI B. GERSHON
The Difficulties in Investigating the Problem Whether the Universe Is Created or Eternal[222]
XXXVII. PROFIAT DURAN
The Definition of the Science of Language and Its Branches[225]
XXXVIII. SIMON B. ZEMAH DURAN
On the Problem Why the Wicked Prosper and the Righteous Are in Distress[228]
XXXIX. JOSEPH ALBO
The Various Ranks of Prophecy[234]
XL. ISAAC B. JUDAH ABRAVANEL
The Advantages of a Republic over a Monarchy[247]
XLI. SOLOMON IBN VERGA
A Jew Is Accused of Murdering a Christian, But His Innocence Is Proved[253]
XLII. ABRAHAM B. MORDECAI FERIZOL
A Jew Who Claims to Belong to the Ten Tribes Visits Italy[255]
XLIII. JOSEPH B. JOSHUA B. MEIR HA-KOHEN
The Crusaders Massacre the Jews at Meurs[256]
XLIV. MENASSEH B. JOSEPH BEN ISRAEL
The Soul Is Likened to the Moon[257]
XLV. MOSES HAYYIM LUZZATTO
Dialogue Between Understanding and Uprightness[260]
XLVI. NAPHTALI HIRZ (HARTWIG) WESSELY
Moses Prepares the People for the Divine Revelation[262]
