The Legends of the Jews: From Joseph to the Exodus (Volume 2) (Paperback)

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"Nothing better illustrates the odd intimacy of the Bible and interpretation than Legends of the Jews, a seven volume set of biblical interpretations that was compiled by the famous Judaic scholar Louis Ginzburg nine decades ago, and that remains unsurpassed and indispensable today." -- Boston Book Review, December 1998

Product Description

The lives of Joseph and Moses began and ended during the centuries in which the Hebrews dwelled in Egypt. Volume Two collects legends about that long stay and its descent from refuge to slavery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press (May 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801858917
• ISBN-13: 978-0801858918
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #830,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jewish analogue to The Golden Bough, November 11, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Legends of the Jews: Complete Set (Volumes 1-7) (Hardcover)

Translated from the original German by the founder of Hadassah, this work encompasses Jewish legends and traditions from a comprehensive array of Jewish and non-Jewish sources, weaving together into a story-form the various myths and legends; some espoused by mainstream and some by non-mainstream Jewry. Great bibliographical references for each citation utilizing both traditional and non-traditional sources.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nothing can be definitive but this surely comes closest, January 29, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Legends of the Jews: Complete Set (Volumes 1-7) (Hardcover)

A masterpiece of scholarship with the most surprising revelations on some of the best known sections of the Bible. This book makes it clear that for every text that makes it into print there are hundreds that circulate in oral culture and are maintained from mouth to ear. The richness and variety of the texts presented is staggering

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY THE BEST, December 18, 2000

By	ej_moore "ej_moore" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Legends of the Jews (Hardcover)

For any student of theology, this is a fascinating collection. Contains references to Lilith (Adam's first wife) and a plethora of angel names - over 200. I highly recommend this exceptional collection for all readers.