Bøger af Israel Davidson

Keter Malkhut / translated into English verse by Israel Zangwill from a critical text edited by Israel Davidson. Adapted from the JPS 1923 edition. English translation updated to account for omissions in the Zangwill's translation, as well as to adapt the text to a linear format.

Saadia's Polemic Against Hiwi Al-Balkhi is a book written by Israel Davidson in 1915. It is a translation of a medieval Arabic text that presents a debate between two scholars, Saadia Gaon and Hiwi Al-Balkhi. The book provides a detailed analysis of Saadia's arguments against Hiwi's theological views, which were considered heretical at the time. Saadia was a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in the 10th century and is known for his contributions to Jewish philosophy and biblical commentary. Hiwi Al-Balkhi was a Muslim philosopher who lived in the 9th century and was known for his unorthodox views on Islamic theology. The book provides valuable insights into the intellectual debates of the medieval period and the religious and philosophical differences between Judaism and Islam. It is a must-read for scholars and students of Jewish and Islamic studies, as well as anyone interested in the history of religious thought.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.

""Parody in Jewish Literature"" by Israel Davidson is a comprehensive exploration of the use of parody in Jewish literature throughout history. The book covers a wide range of genres, including biblical commentary, medieval poetry, Yiddish literature, and modern Hebrew literature. Davidson examines the various forms of parody, such as satire, irony, and burlesque, and how they have been used by Jewish writers to comment on their society, religion, and culture. He also explores the role of parody in Jewish humor and how it has been used to cope with difficult situations throughout history. The book includes numerous examples of parody from Jewish literature, as well as analysis of their significance and impact. Overall, ""Parody in Jewish Literature"" provides a fascinating look at the use of humor and satire in Jewish writing and its importance in understanding Jewish culture and identity.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.

This multi-volume work is a reprint of Israel Davidson's classic opus, with a new introduction by piyyut scholar Michael Rand.

This multi-volume work is a reprint of Israel Davidson's classic opus, with a new introduction by piyyut scholar Michael Rand.

This multi-volume work is a reprint of Israel Davidson's classic opus, with a new introduction by piyyut scholar Michael Rand.

This multi-volume work is a reprint of Israel Davidson's classic opus, with a new introduction by piyyut scholar Michael Rand.