Project Gutenberg 2009-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 395 Wilson, Epiphanius 1845 1916 Hebrew Literature "Hebrew Literature" by Epiphanius Wilson is a scholarly compilation written in the early 20th century. This work encompasses a selection of significant texts from Talmudic treatises, Hebrew melodies, and Kabbalistic writings, aiming to showcase the depth and diversity of Hebrew literary traditions. The book likely seeks to highlight the influences of Hebrew thought and spirituality on modern civilization, offering insights into both religious and philosophical dimensions. The opening of the volume presents a special introduction that articulates the essential characteristics of Hebrew literature and its profound impact on human civilization. Wilson contrasts the Hebrew pursuit of peace, centered on divine providence and moral conformity, with the aesthetic aims of Greek literature and the strength-focused values of Roman culture. He sets the stage for an exploration of non-canonical Hebrew writings, emphasizing their beauty, subtlety, and relevance, while introducing the Talmud and Kabbalistic traditions as integral components of Hebrew thought. The text outlines the significance of the Talmud as a comprehensive guide for Jewish law and ethics, illustrating its role in preserving Jewish identity and spirituality throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Hebrew literature -- Translations into English PJ Text Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature Category: Literature - Other Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 1638896 2025-06-11T15:49:33.304982 text/html 1640354 2009-03-20T09:58:00 text/html; charset=utf-8 356788 2009-03-20T09:58:00 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 434726 2025-06-11T15:50:02.145862 application/epub+zip 460028 2025-06-11T15:49:38.546894 application/epub+zip 2996636 2009-03-20T09:59:21 application/pdf 788581 2009-03-20T09:59:21 application/pdf application/zip 460028 2025-06-11T15:49:35.580906 application/epub+zip 934626 2025-06-11T15:50:18.366707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 781424 2025-06-11T15:49:59.854833 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130695 2022-09-13T08:33:17.078905 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 895475 2025-06-11T15:49:29.083979 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 896284 2020-06-20T20:36:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 294274 2020-06-20T20:36:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 879283 2009-03-20T09:59:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 292432 2009-03-20T09:59:24 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 879303 2009-03-20T09:59:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 292340 2009-03-20T09:59:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 25441 2025-06-11T15:50:18.580691 application/rdf+xml 961010 2009-03-20T09:59:24 application/prs.tei 297517 2009-03-20T09:59:24 application/prs.tei application/zip 13250 2025-06-11T15:49:36.391904 image/jpeg 3534 2025-06-11T15:49:35.992902 image/jpeg 415283 2025-06-11T15:49:33.393914 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog