Dear Friends, In the area Bible Studies, we must mention, 'Shai le-Sara Japhet,' Studies in the Bible and its Exegesis and its Language, edited by Moshe Bar Asher, Dalit Rom Shiloni, Emmanuel Tov and Nili Wazana. The important work is published by Mossad Bialik, isbn 978-965-342-948-2, is super scholarly and has almost 400 pages of articles in English along with more than that (484), in Hebrew. This impressive collection includes articles on Biblical language, History and historiography, and philosophy from Saul and David, through the prophets and even Rashbam (1th Cent.) and Ibn Ezra. Over fifty scholars in all fields of Bible study have contributed to this monograph. Cat.no. 65847 $35.50
Yad Ben Zvi has published, 'Flavius Josephus, Vita: Introduction, Hebrew Translation and Commentary, by Daniel Schwartz. The book entitled, "Haye Yosef / Mavo Tirgum Perush,' isbn 978-965-217-273-0, includes five appendices on Josephus' other writings, family tree, his roman name, Jewess / Woman from Judea and a chronology of Judea and Rome, 1st Cent, and indices of People, Places, Subjects and Ancient Sources. Cat.no. 65857 $40.50 In the area of Jewish Thought I would like to make some serious recommendations. Beit Morasha of Jerusalem has published, 'BeDarkhei Shalom studies in Jewish Thought, edited by Benjamin Ish-Shalom, presented to Shalom Rosenberg. Subjects include, Rambam (Maimonides), R' Emden, R' Samson Raphael Hirsch, Emmanuel Levinas, written by a who's who in modern Jewish Thought, including, Ahituv, Shmuel Vigoda, Yoel Bin Nun, Moshe Halamish, Eliezer Schweid, Riskin, Ravitzky and more. Isbn 978-965-90788-0-6. Cat.no. 63338 $44.50 On Judaism and post-modernism we have the title, 'Enosh Ke-Hazir,' on Man, Body, Soul, Emotion, Wisdom/Sense and Will, by Michael Avraham. The book is published by Hoza'at Tam Sifriyat Bet El, Kfar Hasidim 2007. The work is impressive and scholarly, with footnotes, bibliography, index and even an appendix on Yeshayahu Liebowitz and free will. This work is loosely, the third in a quartet of books on Jewish Philosophy, the first of which was Shtei Agalot ve-Kadur Pore'ah,' and the second, 'Et Asher Yesh No ve-asher Ainenu." This book, which stands alone,is an important asset to any library of Jewish Studies. Cat.no. 65919 $30.00 I would like to highlight an important, soft cover work that we have recently gotten from the Samaritans. 'Markeh Le-Kol Kore,' by Benjamin Zedaka has been published by A.B. Institute of Samaritan Studies, Holon 2008. The work is a collection of Israelite Samaritan Homelitic commentaries on the Pentateuch. What is equally important is that the book is an important piece of scholarship whith implications for Hebrew Language and Bible study and interpretation. The particular Samaritan work has parallels to Rabbinic Midrashic writing. Cat.no. 65236 $79.00 Reuven Mass has re-issued 'Piyutei Elya Bar Schemaya,' 'the Poems of Elya " a critical edition, by Prof. Yona David. This is an important work of 11th century liturgical Hebrew Poetry, with analysis, manuscript comparison, and explanation of words and terms. Those who don't have the earlier edition or need a new copy will want this, however since it is a 2nd edition we want to be in touch to ask. Sources and Traditions a source critical commentary on the Talmud Tractate Baba Bathra, 'Mekotot u-Mesorot / Be'urim ba-Talmud ,' by Prof. David Halivny, has been published by Magnes, isbn 978-965-493-305-6. This is a must have work of scholarship by this world recognized giant of Jewish Studies, Professor Emeritus Columbia University and currently living in Jerusalem and teaching at Bar Ilan University. This latest, seventh in a distinguished series, (although by no means a volume VII, rather each volume can stand alone), includes textual analysis based on manuscripts and comparisons. Naturally, the corrections and additions are analyzed for their sources and implications on the substance and terminology of the Talmudic disputes. The book has over 15 pages of indices in addition to serious footnotes. Cat.no. 65860 $32.00 We at Jerusalem Books are very pleased with the return of Wendy WeissSimon as are our clients. We wish you a warm and healthy winter and thanks to you all for your interest, support and patronage. Sincerely, Jeff Spitzer Wendy Weiss Simon Jerusalem Books Ltd. POB 26190 Jerusalem, 91261, Israel (Tel) 972-2-642-6653/6576 (Fax) 972-2-643-3580 www.jerusalembooks.co.il Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
