| Zohar Harakia Contributor(s): Caplan, Philip J. (Translator), Duran, Shimon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1936235579 ISBN-13: 9781936235575 Publisher: Academic Studies Press OUR PRICE: $132.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Theology - Foreign Language Study | Hebrew - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 909.049 |
| LCCN: 2012288324 |
| Series: Judaism and Jewish Life |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.82 lbs) 465 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Rabbi Shimon ben Zemach Duran (1361-1444) was a colorful rabbinic authority in Algiers. In his book, Zohar Harakia, on methods of enumerating the 613 commandments, he summarizes the work of previous authorities on this subject, especially Maimonides and Nachmanides. He also presents his own system of enumeration. Thus, his work is a compact introduction to this fundamental subject. The text, first printed in 1515, is written clearly and arranged as a commentary on ibn Gabirol's poetic version of the 613 commandments, which is chanted on Shavuot. This English translation and notes make it accessible to lay readers as well as students of Jewish law, liturgy, and medieval Jewish history. |