[201]. The allusion is to the first epistle.

[202]. The reference is to Joshua 22. 10–34.

[203]. That is, traditional Judaism.

[204]. Hosea 10. 9.

[205]. Behinat ‘Olam, chapters 8 and 9. Soncino edition (1484).

[206]. Comp. Deuteronomy 29. 22.

[207]. This is part of the twenty-eighth composition of the Mahberot ‘Immanuel, and is entitled ha-Tofet we-ha-‘Eden (Hell and Paradise). It is written in a manner similar to that of Dante’s Divine Comedy.

[208]. This is supposed to be Dante his friend.

[209]. Part of the ethical will of Judah b. Asher. Schechter’s edition, pp. 11, seq.

[210]. Comp. Isaiah 28. 22.