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Rashi
Maurice Liber's 1906 biography of Rashi is one of the classics of the biography genre. It explores not only the life of one of the most important rabbis in Judaism, but also his impact on future generations. Translated by Adele Szold and originally published by the Jewish Publication Society, this work has been out of print for decades.
244 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2006
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February 8, 2018
Rashi (1040-1105) was a highly influential rabbinic scholar from the north of France. He is mainly remembered for his commentaries on the Bible and Talmud. Rashi declared that Midrashic interpretation is irreconcilable with the natural meaning or with the laws of grammar. He did not see in the Bible a literary or philosophic masterpiece. At the time the church interpretation depended largely on symbolism and allegory. Nicholas of Lyra (1292-1340) brought Rashi's methods into Christianity.
"Rashi could easily dispose of the stupid or extravagant inventions of Christian exegesis."
Liber, Maurice. Rashi: The Greatest Exegete (Annotated) (p. 67). Talmudic Books. Kindle Edition.
"It is known that Luther had large knowledge of the Hebrew and a strong feeling for it, a quality he owed to Nicholas de Lyra and, through him, to the Jewish exégètes, although his scornful pride would never permit him to concede that “Rashi and the Tossafists made Nicholas de Lyra and Nicholas de Lyra made Luther.”"
Liber, Maurice. Rashi: The Greatest Exegete (Annotated) (p. 116). Talmudic Books. Kindle Edition.
"By a curious turn in affairs it was the Christians who in the province of exegesis took up the legacy bequeathed by Rashi."
Liber, Maurice. Rashi: The Greatest Exegete (Annotated) (p. 124). Talmudic Books. Kindle Edition.
"Rashi could easily dispose of the stupid or extravagant inventions of Christian exegesis."
Liber, Maurice. Rashi: The Greatest Exegete (Annotated) (p. 67). Talmudic Books. Kindle Edition.
"It is known that Luther had large knowledge of the Hebrew and a strong feeling for it, a quality he owed to Nicholas de Lyra and, through him, to the Jewish exégètes, although his scornful pride would never permit him to concede that “Rashi and the Tossafists made Nicholas de Lyra and Nicholas de Lyra made Luther.”"
Liber, Maurice. Rashi: The Greatest Exegete (Annotated) (p. 116). Talmudic Books. Kindle Edition.
"By a curious turn in affairs it was the Christians who in the province of exegesis took up the legacy bequeathed by Rashi."
Liber, Maurice. Rashi: The Greatest Exegete (Annotated) (p. 124). Talmudic Books. Kindle Edition.
April 5, 2015
Rashi closely Examined
As a rabbi, having heard the name Rashi since childhood, I was very happy to find this obviously learned rendition of the Talmudic Master. Although I have a number of commenters are hand, I look forward to reading Rashi's commentaries on Scriptures with great delight and anticipation...
As a rabbi, having heard the name Rashi since childhood, I was very happy to find this obviously learned rendition of the Talmudic Master. Although I have a number of commenters are hand, I look forward to reading Rashi's commentaries on Scriptures with great delight and anticipation...
April 25, 2015
This is an enjoyable and well-written biography of a very influential Medieval rabbi. Rashi is very important to students of the Bible and Bible translations as he was very influential in Christian circles hundreds of years ago and one of the most popular Jewish Bibles of today is said to be practically Rashi's commentary. Rashi is important to know for all students of the Bible.
October 26, 2016
Rashi
Rashi by Maurice Liber. Is an interesting book. But, it is difficult. I might have to read it again. I think that it is important to read this book. I highly recommend this book.
Rashi by Maurice Liber. Is an interesting book. But, it is difficult. I might have to read it again. I think that it is important to read this book. I highly recommend this book.
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