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| Preface | [5] |
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| 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] |
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| II. | The Mishnah: | |
| | | 1. The Bringing of the First-Fruits to Jerusalem | [24] |
| | | 2. The Libation of Water and the Water-Drawing Feast | [26] |
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| 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] |
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| 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] |
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| V. | The Midrash: | |
| | | 1. The Prophet Jeremiah Meets Mother Zion Mourning for Her Exiled Children | [38] |
| | | 2. The Death of Moses | [39] |
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| VI. | Eleazar Be-Rabbi Kalir: | |
| | | 1. A Complaint | [45] |
| | | 2. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs Intercede on Behalf of Their Exiled Children | [46] |
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| VII. | Eldad Ha-Dani: | |
| | | Eldad Leaves His Native Place Beyond the Rivers of Cush | [49] |
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| VIII. | Josippon: | |
| | | Mattathias Charges His Sons Before His Death, and Appoints Judah Who Is Called Maccabæus as Leader in His Stead | [55] |
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| IX. | Sa’adya Gaon B. Joseph: | |
| | | A Prayer Entitled Magen U-Mehayyeh (Shield and Quickener) | [59] |
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| X. | Nathan Ha-Babli: | |
| | | The Installation of an Exilarch | [64] |
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| 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] |
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| XII. | Hai B. Sherira Gaon: | |
| | | Maxims and Admonitions | [75] |
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| XIII. | Samuel Ha-Nagid: | |
| | | 1. On Leaving Cordova | [77] |
| | | 2. On Having Been Saved in Mid-Ocean From a Tunny Fish | [78] |
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| XIV. | Solomon B. Judah Ibn Gebirol: | |
| | | 1. On Leaving Saragossa | [82] |
| | | 2. A Vow to Seek Wisdom | [84] |
| | | 3. The Royal Crown | [86] |
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| XV. | Bahya B. Joseph Ibn Pakuda: | |
| | | Pious Reflections and Admonitions to the Soul | [91] |
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| XVI. | Ahimaaz B. Paltiel: | |
| | | Shephatiah Before His Death on Rosh ha-Shanah Declares that the Tyrant Basil Is Dead | [96] |
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| XVII. | Moses B. Jacob Ibn Ezra: | |
| | | 1. Dirge on the Death of His Brother | [100] |
| | | 2. Poem Addressed to One of His Noblest Friends | [101] |
| | | 3. Poem in Honor of the Wedding of Solomon b. Matir | [103] |
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| XVIII. | Judah B. Samuel Ha-Levi: | |
| | | 1. Ode to Zion | [106] |
| | | 2. Meditations in Mid-Ocean | [108] |
| | | 3. Letter Addressed to Nathan b. Samuel | [110] |
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| XIX. | Abraham B. Meir Ibn Ezra: | |
| | | 1. Plaintive Song | [115] |
| | | 2. Penitential Prayer | [116] |
| | | 3. The Epistle of Hai b. Mekiz | [117] |
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| XX. | Abraham Ibn Daud: | |
| | | The Four Captives | [123] |
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| XXI. | Benjamin of Tudela: | |
| | | Description of Jerusalem and Its Surroundings | [127] |
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| XXII. | The Book of Yashar: | |
| | | Moses Having Taken a Besieged City Is Proclaimed King of Cush | [132] |
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| XXIII. | Judah B. Saul Ibn Tibbon: | |
| | | Why the Jewish Religion Does Not Especially Encourage Asceticism | [137] |
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| XXIV. | Moses B. Maimon: | |
| | | A Man Should Choose the Golden Mean | [143] |
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| XXV. | Joseph B. Meir Ibn Zabara: | |
| | | Jacob the Broker and the Necklace | [148] |
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| XXVI. | Samuel B. Judah Ibn Tibbon: | |
| | | On the Limitations of Man’s Intellect | [152] |
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| XXVII. | Judah B. Solomon Al-Harizi: | |
| | | Seven Young Men Discuss the Merits of the Various Virtues | [156] |
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| XXVIII. | Judah B. Samuel He-Hasid of Regensburg: | |
| | | Certain Forms of Virtue Lead to Sin | [162] |
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| XXIX. | Eleazar B. Judah B. Kalonymos of Worms: | |
| | | Moral Admonitions and Precepts | [167] |
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| XXX. | Moses B. Nahman: | |
| | | Ethical Letter, Praising Humility, Addressed to His Son | [171] |
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| XXXI. | Solomon B. Abraham Ibn Adret: | |
| | | Epistle Prohibiting Anyone Under Twenty-Five Years of Age to Study Philosophy | [176] |
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| XXXII. | Jedaiah Ha-Bedersi: | |
| | | The Nothingness of Man and His Pursuits | [183] |
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| XXXIII. | Immanuel B. Solomon of Rome: | |
| | | The Poet Visits Paradise | [188] |
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| XXXIV. | Judah B. Asher: | |
| | | Ethical and Moral Admonitions | [194] |
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| XXXV. | Kalonymos B. Kalonymos B. Meir: | |
| | | Admonitions to His Heart | [198] |
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| XXXVI. | Levi B. Gershon: | |
| | | The Difficulties in Investigating the Problem Whether the Universe Is Created or Eternal | [202] |
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| XXXVII. | Profiat Duran: | |
| | | The Definition of the Science of Language and Its Branches | [206] |
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| XXXVIII. | Simon B. Zemah Duran: | |
| | | On the Problem Why the Wicked Prosper and the Righteous are in Distress | [210] |
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| XXXIX. | Joseph Albo: | |
| | | The Various Ranks of Prophecy | [215] |
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| XL. | Isaac B. Judah Abravanel: | |
| | | The Advantages of a Republic Over a Monarchy | [221] |
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| XLI. | Solomon Ibn Verga: | |
| | | A Jew Is Accused of Murdering a Christian, But His Innocence Is Proved | [225] |
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| XLII. | Abraham B. Mordecai Ferizol: | |
| | | A Jew Who Claims to Belong to the Ten Tribes Visits Italy | [230] |
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| XLIII. | Joseph B. Joshua B. Meir Ha-Kohen: | |
| | | The Crusaders Massacre the Jews at Meurs | [235] |
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| XLIV. | Menasseh B. Joseph Ben Israel: | |
| | | The Soul Is Likened to the Moon | [240] |
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| XLV. | Moses Hayyim Luzzatto: | |
| | | Dialogue Between Understanding and Uprightness | [243] |
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| XLVI. | Naphtali Hirz (Hartwig) Wessely: | |
| | | Moses Prepares the People for the Divine Revelation | [247] |