Pesikta Rabbati. Discourses for Feasts, Fasts, and Special Sabbaths. 2-vol. set (Complete) [Yale Judaica Series, Volume XVIII]
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1968. First edition. Hardcover. Octavos. Vol.1: (xi), 510pp. Vol.2: (vii) 511-995pp. Light gray dust jackets lettered in brown, over dark blue buckram boards with gilt lettering and publisher's device on the spines. Tiny chip at head of d.j. of Vol. 2, otherwise a fine set.
The work is a captivating collection of biblical Midrash (Rabbinic commentary on the bible), related to biblical readings for various corresponding holidays, festivals, Sabbaths, and the new month etc. The work was compiled in the early medieval period and is comprised of five sections. Bindings with some minor to light bumping on spine and/or rubbing to corners.
Note(s): The translation is based on an eclectic text made up in the main of the 1st ed., Prague 1654, Codex Parma 1240, and Codex Casanata 3324./ Includes bibliographical references (v. 2, pages 890-899) and indices. Minor wear. Near fine condition. Item #54141
Price: $275.00