Panorama of Ancient Letters: Four and a Half Centuries of Hebraica and Judaica is a comprehensive book by Mitchell M. Kaplan that explores the world of ancient letters from a Hebraica and Judaica perspective. The book covers a period of four and a half centuries, starting from the Second Temple period and ending with the early Islamic era. The author provides a panoramic view of the letters written during this period, including letters from famous historical figures such as Josephus, Bar Kokhba, and Maimonides.The book is ...
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Panorama of Ancient Letters: Four and a Half Centuries of Hebraica and Judaica is a comprehensive book by Mitchell M. Kaplan that explores the world of ancient letters from a Hebraica and Judaica perspective. The book covers a period of four and a half centuries, starting from the Second Temple period and ending with the early Islamic era. The author provides a panoramic view of the letters written during this period, including letters from famous historical figures such as Josephus, Bar Kokhba, and Maimonides.The book is divided into four main sections, each focusing on a different era in Jewish history. The first section covers the Second Temple period, including the letters of the Maccabees and the Dead Sea Scrolls. The second section covers the Talmudic period, including the letters of the Amoraim and the Geonim. The third section covers the medieval period, including the letters of Rashi, Maimonides, and the Tosafists. The final section covers the early Islamic era, including the letters of Saadia Gaon and the Karaite scholars.Throughout the book, Kaplan provides insightful commentary on the letters, placing them in their historical and cultural context. He also provides translations of many of the letters, making them accessible to a wider audience. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Jewish history, literature, and culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient letters.Bibliographical Notes And Descriptions Of 1,000 Rare Books And Manuscripts, Forming A Part Of The Mitchell M. Kaplan Collection, Presented To New York University Jewish Culture Foundation. Illustrated With Reproductions Of 300 Title Pages.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.
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