Literature of the Synagogue
New York: Behrmann House, Inc., (1975). First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. x,292pp. Purple cloth with gold lettering on spine in original dust jacket. Literature of the Synagogue is a three-part introduction to the textual heritage of Jewish devotion in the formative stages of its development. Part 1 represents a varied selection of prayers and liturgies expressive of Jewish religious feeling at its height, part 2 is devoted to sermons from the rabbinic period, and part 3 is an anthology of sacred poems and devotional hymns by the great literary masters of the Hebrew Middle Ages. Ex-libris of previous owner on inside of front board. Some age wear, creasing and minor tearing on dj. Tight copy with dust jacket in fair, book in near fine condition. part of the series "Library of Jewish Studies." vg. Item #28638
ISBN: 087441217X
Price: $45.00