A Note from the Publisher of The Wise Men of Chelm<\/strong><\/p>\\nI take great pleasure in presenting this new edition of The Wise Men of Chelm<\/em>.<\/p>\\nThese stories paint a true picture of life. 
They are simple, yet sophisticated. 
Foolish, yet filled with true wisdom. Sad yet Funny.<\/p>\\n\x27\x27Chelm is not a place; Chelm is everyplace.\x27\x27<\/p>\\nUri Rucham, Sefer Ve Sefel Ltd.<\/p>

The Wise Men of Chelm

Yael Kliers

Sefer VeSefel

First published in 1905.One of the most important works of Jewish philosophy, 'The Kuzari' was written in the mid-twelfth century. A discourse between two figures, King and Rabbi, the book explores the foundations of faith, reason and existence. Many images and parables from 'The Kuzari' appear in kabbalistic and other writings.'The Kuzari,' an explanation of the essence of the Jewish religion from the theological and religious aspect, dramatizes the relationship between the Jewish people, its history and the Creator. The book is the first major text of Jewish philosophy.

The Kuzari: an Argument for the Faith of Israel

Religion & Spirituality

Judah Halevi

Hartwig Hirschfeld (translator)

Judaism

KJV Apocrypha

Reprinted according to the authorized (King James) version of 1611.The Apocrypha refers to the 'hidden' or 'secret' books that were not included in the canonical Holy Scriptures. Also called the Pseudepigrapha, this title refers to the attribution of late works to earlier authors, such as 'Solomon' or 'Ezra.'The Apocryphal books were written or attributed to Jewish authors in the period between the Fourth Century BCE through the Second Century BCE. Some were written in Hebrew or Aramaic, while others were originally written in other languages, primarily in Greek.The Apocrypha includes books of widely divergent character, varying in style and content. There are historical writings, legends, imaginary tales and poetry. A close reading of the Apocrypha provides us with a great deal of information on the history of the Jewish people, their outlooks and customs during this historical period.The books of the Apocrypha had great direct and indirect influence on ancient poetry, legends, tales, moral fables and themes used in literature and the visual arts.

The Apocrypha

King-james-version

Christian Books & Bibles

First published in 1973. Includes black and white photos and illustrations. This classic work contains over 300 legends about sites in Jerusalem: the old and new city. Included are tales about sacred places, walls and gates, mountains and valleys, springs and rivers, rocks and caves, legendary explanations of place-names and folkloristic interpretations. The legends encompass three great religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Isalm.

Legends of Jerusalem

History

Zev Vilnay

Middle East

First published in 1972 by the Jewish Publication Society. With a foreword by Teddy Kollek, former mayor of Jerusalem. Included 29 black and white photos. Abraham Rabinovich, veteran reporter for the Jerusalem Post, has interviewed more than 300 participants in order to reconstruct this vivid inside story of the dramatic events of June 5-7, 1967: the Battle for Jerusalem. Enhanced by fascinating photographs and an epilogue tracing the subsequent lives and military careers of the key participants, Rabinovich's gripping narrative brings the reader to the scene of this brilliant military victory and emotional reunion of a people with their sacred city.

The Battle for Jerusalem: June 5-7, 1967

Abraham Rabinovich

First published in 1914.Josephus (c. 37-100 CE) was born to a Jewish priestly family who served in the Holy Temple. He later became commander of Jewish forces in the Galilee in the revolt against Rome that began in 66 CE. Josephus spent his later life in Rome under the patronage of the Flavian emperors, where he wrote his classic histories, our major account of the events and figures of the first century and the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. Hi major works are 'The Jewish War,' 'Antiquities of the Jewish' and 'Against Apion.'

The Life and Times of Josephus

Biographies & Memoirs

Norman Betwich

Historical

First published in 1979.'The Rediscovery of the Holy Land in the Nineteenth Century' tells the story of the exploration of the Holy Land and creates the basis for a further study of the historical geography of Israel in modern times. This is a fascinating chapter in the long history of the country. The Land of the Bible had been terra incognita from a scientific point of view, but by the end of the century, the foundations for the scientific study of the country were firmly laid down. Surveys, maps, traveler's sketches, artists' paintings and engravings brought the people and scenery of the Land to the attention of a a wider public.

The Rediscovery of the Holy Land in the Nineteenth Century

Yehoshua Ben Arieh

'A History of Jewish Mysticism' is a comprehensive, yet concise survey of the historical development of Jewish mysticism in both its devotional, or practical side, and its intellectual, or speculative side, along three lines (theological, psychological and ethical) throughout four clear epochs (the biblical period; the period of old Jewish esoteric teaching; the period of the Kabbalah proper, with a very clear explanation of the Zohar; and the era of Hassidism). The book's final chapter includes brief mention of the non-Jewish movements similar to the Kabbalah.This volume illuminates the entire field of mysticism, which is the form of religion 'striving to cultivate personal communion between the worshipper' and the source of creation.Extensive notes provide rich supplementary material, while the appendix includes many selections from the original works referred to in the text.

A History of Jewish Mysticism: Mysticism in the Bible, Chassidic Mystics, the Talmud, the Zohar, Kabbalah

Maurice Simon (translator)

Ernst Mueller

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