ECCLESIASTES 12. 1–2, 7, 13.
NOTES
THROUGHOUT this Jewish Anthology the unit of selection is the Jewish thought. Abridgement has therefore been unhesitatingly resorted to wherever condensation helped to make the thought stand out in clearer light. Utmost care has, however, been taken that such condensation in no way obscures the original meaning of the Author.
The bibliographic notes are intended for those who may desire to extend their acquaintance with Jewish books. Only such sources as are available in English and are within possible reach of the ordinary reader have been indicated.
In the Scripture selections, wherever the rhythm and beauty of either the Authorized Version or the Revised Version could be retained, this has been done. In the majority of cases, however, the quotations are from the more faithful Jewish Version. The numbering of the Bible verses is according to the Hebrew text.
ABBREVIATIONS:
J. Q. R. = Jewish Quarterly Review (Old Series).
J. P. S. = Jewish Publication Society of America, Philadelphia.
J. E. = Jewish Encyclopedia. This standard reference work should be consulted for fuller information on the authors, sources, and subjects brought together in this book.