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Book Title
Saadia Gaon: The Book of Beliefs and Opinions
Publication Date
1989-09-10
ISBN
9780300044904
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300044909
ISBN-13
9780300044904
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128451

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Saadia Gaon : the Book of Beliefs and Opinions
Publication Year
1989
Subject
Reference, Judaism / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Religion
Author
Saadia Saadia Gaon
Series
The Yale Judaica Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
20.7 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
90-133833
Series Volume Number
Vol. 1
Synopsis
Saadia Gaon, the great ninth century Jewish philosopher, was the father of both scientific biblical exegesis and Jewish philosophic theology. From his position as head of the great Talmudic academy in Sura, Babylonia, Saadia became the earliest grammarian and lexicographer of biblical Hebrew as well as the Arabic translator and commentator of the Hebrew Bible. Saadia's masterpiece, The Book of Beliefs and Opinions, was the first systemic attempt to present Judaism as a rational body of beliefs. This is the only unabridged translation into modern language of the entire text of Saadia's classic work. Samuel Rosenblatt's distinguished translation adheres faithfully to the working of the original and at the same time makes the contents comprehensible to the general reader by cutting up long sentences and adjusting the syntax accordingly. The treatises have been divided into chapters, and as an additional guide an analytical table of contents has been provided. Also included is the first translation into a modern language of the variant of the seventh treatise. "Saadia Gaon's Book of Beliefs and Opinions is the oldest surviving specimen of medieval Jewish philosophy. It remains also an outstanding specimen of Kalden interpretation of Judaism. Rosenblatt's translation is a masterly rendition."--Gerson Cohen, Jewish Theological Seminary "This is the first translation into English of the complete text that influenced the development of systematic Jewish philosophical exposition of the teachings of Judaism. Rosenblatt, who was an excellent Judeo-Arabist and no less a fine Talmudist and rabbinics scholar, introduced the classic in its fullness to the English-speaking world and beyond."--Judah Goldin, University of Pennsylvania "This complete English translation of Saadia's masterpiece has itself become a classic and belongs in every serious Judaica library." -Ivan G. Marcus, Jewish Theological Seminary Samuel Rosenblatt was on the faculty at The John Hopkins University

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    The listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
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    Great transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, Joe
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    Item came shipped very well packaged and shipped very quickly. Also product was as described seeming in good condition. However I had a slight issues with the item(could have been damaged by carrier not sure) but seller made good with a full refund immediately after I contacted them about the issue. I would do business again based on the excellent customer service and would highly recommend seller.