The Sabbath Anthology
The Sabbath Anthology by Abraham E. Millgram, published by University of Nebraska Press in 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 495 pages in English. This anthology presents a comprehensive exploration of the Sabbath, one of the earliest Jewish institutions, characterized by the prophet Isaiah as “the day of delight.” It offers insights into the history, laws, customs, and traditions associated with this significant holiday, drawing from a rich tapestry of classic and contemporary writings.
Readers will find a diverse collection of texts that illuminate the origins and meanings of the Sabbath, including contributions from notable figures such as Flavius Josephus, Philo Judaeus, and various medieval and modern Jewish authors. The anthology encompasses a wide range of genres, including literature, ceremonial art, and musical compilations, reflecting the varied celebrations and observances of the Sabbath throughout different eras and cultures. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Jewish rituals and practices, providing a wealth of material for both study and reflection.
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Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals.
The Sabbath Anthology delves into one of the earliest Jewish institutions–the holiday the prophet Isaiah characterized as “the day of delight”–elucidating its history, laws, customs and traditions, religious and ethical insights, and observances in different eras throughout the world. A wealth of Jewish creativity past and present–“The Sabbath in Judeo-Hellenistic Literature” by Flavius Josephus and Philo Judaeus; Talmud and midrashim; medieval Jewish literature by Judah Halevi, Abraham ibn Ezra, and Moses Maimonides; modern Jewish literature by Solomon Schechter, Mordecai Kaplan, Sholom Asch, Hayyim Nahman Bialik, and Ahad Ha’am; short stories by S. Y. Agnon, I. L. Peretz, Meyer Levin, and Martin Buber; ceremonial and decorative art; musical compilations and programming–will yield delight for many Sabbaths to come.
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