CONTENTS
B. Halper
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Preface
5
I.
The Wisdom of Ben Sira:
1. Wisdom Is a Source of Happiness
19
2. The Usefulness of the Physician
20
3. In Praise of the High Priest Simeon the Son of Johanan
21
II.
The Mishnah:
1. The Bringing of the First-Fruits to Jerusalem
24
2. The Libation of Water and the Water-Drawing Feast
26
III.
Abot De-Rabbi Nathan:
Rabban Johanan the Son of Zaccai’s Pupils Offer Consolations to Their Master on the Death of His Son
29
IV.
The Babylonian Talmud:
1. The Martyrdom of Rabbi Akiba
32
2. A Controversy on the Merits of Charity
34
3. Maxims and Admonitions
35
V.
The Midrash:
1. The Prophet Jeremiah Meets Mother Zion Mourning for Her Exiled Children
38
2. The Death of Moses
39
VI.
Eleazar Be-Rabbi Kalir:
1. A Complaint
45
2. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs Intercede on Behalf of Their Exiled Children
46
VII.
Eldad Ha-Dani:
Eldad Leaves His Native Place Beyond the Rivers of Cush
49
VIII.
Josippon:
Mattathias Charges His Sons Before His Death, and Appoints Judah Who Is Called MaccabÆus as Leader in His Stead
55
IX.
Sa’adya Gaon B. Joseph:
A Prayer Entitled
Magen U-Mehayyeh
(Shield and Quickener)
59
X.
Nathan Ha-Babli:
The Installation of an Exilarch
64
XI.
Joseph B. Isaac Ibn Abitor:
1. Hymn Based on Psalm 120
69
2. Hymn Based on Psalm 121
70
3. Hymn Based on Psalm 122
72
4. Hymn Based on Psalm 123
73
XII.
Hai B. Sherira Gaon:
Maxims and Admonitions
75
XIII.
Samuel Ha-Nagid:
1. On Leaving Cordova
77
2. On Having Been Saved in Mid-Ocean From a Tunny Fish
78
XIV.
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