Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Legends, Tales from the Talmud and Midrash, Part 1: Biblical Period is a collection of stories and legends from Jewish tradition compiled by Hyman E. Goldin. The book is divided into three parts, with this first part focusing on the biblical period. The stories are taken from the Talmud and Midrash, two important Jewish texts that provide commentary and interpretation on the Hebrew Bible.The book includes a wide range of stories, from well-known tales like the story of Abraham and Isaac to lesser-known stories about biblical figures like King David and Queen Esther. The stories are presented in a narrative format and are designed to be accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.Throughout the book, Goldin provides commentary and context for each story, helping readers to better understand the cultural and historical significance of the tales. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, The Book of Legends, Tales from the Talmud and Midrash, Part 1: Biblical Period is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish tradition and folklore. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich storytelling traditions of the Jewish people and offers insights into the ways in which these stories have shaped Jewish culture and identity over the centuries.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
