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Benzion Halper. Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature
Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature
Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. THE WISDOM OF BEN SIRA
1. Wisdom Is a Source of Happiness1
2. The Usefulness of the Physician2
3. In Praise of the High Priest Simeon the Son of Johanan3
II. THE MISHNAH
1. The Bringing of the First-Fruits to Jerusalem5
2. The Libation of Water and the Water-Drawing Feast9
III. ABOT DE-RABBI NATHAN
Rabban Johanan the Son of Zaccai’s Pupils Offer Consolations to Their Master on the Death of His Son12
IV. THE BABYLONIAN TALMUD
1. The Martyrdom of Rabbi Akiba18
2. A Controversy on the Merits of Charity23
3. Maxims and Admonitions28
V. THE MIDRASH
1. The Prophet Jeremiah Meets Mother Zion Mourning for Her Exiled Children36
2. The Death of Moses41
VI. ELEAZAR BE-RABBI KALIR
1. A Complaint52
2. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs Intercede on Behalf of Their Exiled Children54
VII. ELDAD HA-DANI
Eldad Leaves His Native Place Beyond the Rivers of Cush63
VIII. JOSIPPON
Mattathias Charges His Sons Before His Death, and Appoints Judah Who Is Called Maccabæus as Leader in His Stead67
IX. SA’ADYA GAON B. JOSEPH
A Prayer Entitled Magen U-Mehayyeh (Shield and Quickener)69
X. NATHAN HA-BABLI
The Installation of an Exilarch75
XI. JOSEPH B. ISAAC IBN ABITOR
1. Hymn Based on Psalm 12078
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 Admonitions82
XIII. SAMUEL HA-NAGID
1. On Leaving Cordova83
2. On Having Been Saved in Mid-Ocean from a Tunny Fish85
XIV. SOLOMON B. JUDAH IBN GEBIROL
1. On Leaving Saragossa91
2. A Vow to Seek Wisdom92
3. The Royal Crown94
XV. BAHYA B. JOSEPH IBN PAKUDA
Pious Reflections and Admonitions to the Soul95
XVI. AHIMAAZ B. PALTIEL
Shephatiah Before His Death on Rosh ha-Shanah Declares that the Tyrant Basil Is Dead100
XVII. MOSES B. JACOB IBN EZRA
1. Dirge on the Death of His Brother106
2. Poem Addressed to One of His Noblest Friends107
3. Poem in Honor of the Wedding of Solomon b. Matir111
XVIII JUDAH B. SAMUEL HA-LEVI
1. Ode to Zion113
2. Meditations in Mid-Ocean115
3. Letter Addressed to Nathan b. Samuel117
XIX. ABRAHAM B. MEIR IBN EZRA
1. Plaintive Song120
2. Penitential Prayer121
3. The Epistle of Hai b. Mekiz122
XX. ABRAHAM IBN DAUD
The Four Captives127
XXI. BENJAMIN OF TUDELA
Description of Jerusalem and Its Surroundings129
XXII. THE BOOK OF YASHAR
Moses Having Taken a Besieged City Is Proclaimed King of Cush131
XXIII. JUDAH B. SAUL IBN TIBBON
Why the Jewish Religion Does Not Especially Encourage Asceticism134
XXIV. MOSES B. MAIMON
A Man Should Choose the Golden Mean145
XXV. JOSEPH B. MEIR IBN ZABARA
Jacob the Broker and the Necklace153
XXVI. SAMUEL B. JUDAH IBN TIBBON
On the Limitations of Man’s Intellect156
XXVII. JUDAH B. SOLOMON AL-HARIZI
Seven Young Men Discuss the Merits of the Various Virtues157
XXVIII. JUDAH B. SAMUEL HE-HASID OF REGENSBURG
Certain Forms of Virtue Lead to Sin160
XXIX. ELEAZAR B. JUDAH B. KALONYMOS OF WORMS
Moral Admonitions and Precepts175
XXX. MOSES B. NAHMAN
Ethical Letter, Praising Humility, Addressed to His Son181
XXXI. SOLOMON B. ABRAHAM IBN ADRET
Epistle Prohibiting Anyone Under Twenty-Five Years of Age to Study Philosophy198
XXXII. JEDAIAH HA-BEDERSI
The Nothingness of Man and His Pursuits205
XXXIII. IMMANUEL B. SOLOMON OF ROME
The Poet Visits Paradise207
XXXIV. JUDAH B. ASHER
Ethical and Moral Admonitions209
XXXV. KALONYMOS B. KALONYMOS B. MEIR
Admonitions To His Heart219
XXXVI. LEVI B. GERSHON
The Difficulties in Investigating the Problem Whether the Universe Is Created or Eternal222
XXXVII. PROFIAT DURAN
The Definition of the Science of Language and Its Branches225
XXXVIII. SIMON B. ZEMAH DURAN
On the Problem Why the Wicked Prosper and the Righteous Are in Distress228
XXXIX. JOSEPH ALBO
The Various Ranks of Prophecy234
XL. ISAAC B. JUDAH ABRAVANEL
The Advantages of a Republic over a Monarchy247
XLI. SOLOMON IBN VERGA
A Jew Is Accused of Murdering a Christian, But His Innocence Is Proved253
XLII. ABRAHAM B. MORDECAI FERIZOL
A Jew Who Claims to Belong to the Ten Tribes Visits Italy255
XLIII. JOSEPH B. JOSHUA B. MEIR HA-KOHEN
The Crusaders Massacre the Jews at Meurs256
XLIV. MENASSEH B. JOSEPH BEN ISRAEL
The Soul Is Likened to the Moon257
XLV. MOSES HAYYIM LUZZATTO
Dialogue Between Understanding and Uprightness260
XLVI. NAPHTALI HIRZ (HARTWIG) WESSELY
Moses Prepares the People for the Divine Revelation262
