Mekilta de-Rabbi Ishmael: A Critical Edition on the Basis of the Manuscripts and Early Editions with an English Translation, Introduction and Notes (Complete in 3 Volumes)
Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1933, 1935. Hardcover. Duodecimo. lxv, 255, (7) 292, (7) 271 (1)pp. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine and gilt-stamped logo on front cover of each volume. Top edges gilt. Ribbon marker in each volume. Critical edition on the Mekilta, a halakic midrash to the Book of Exodus. The name "Mekhilta", corresponds to the Hebrew "middah" (= "measure," "rule"), and is used to denote a compilation of Scriptural exegesis ("middot"; comp. Talmudical Hermeneutics). Indices and page concordance to Mekilta at rear. Bilingual Hebrew - English text printed to opposing pages. Bindings and interior in very good condition. vg. Item #44087
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