Great classic of medieval Judaism, major attempt to reconcile revealed religion — Pentateuch, commentaries — and Aristotelian philosophy. Enormously important in all Western thought. Includes Life of Maimonides, analysis of The Guide, indexes of quotations from Scripture, Talmud. Unabridged Friedlander translation. 50-page introduction. "...a great influence on Jewish and Christian scholasticism." — Jewish Civic Press.
Jewish Life in the Middle Ages by Israel Abrahams Topics include social functions of the synagogue, communal organizations, love, courtship and marriage, monogamy and home life, trades and occupations, medieval pastimes and personal relations between Christians and Jews.
Selected Writings by Philo, Hans Lewy Selections illuminate Philo's role in assimilating Greek philosophy to biblical religion and accommodating Jewish belief to Greek thought. Topics include the knowledge of God; the mystic way; man's humility, hope, faith, joy; more.
The Great Roman-Jewish War by Flavius Josephus An eyewitness account of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire from 66–70 AD provides an essential background for an understanding of the beginnings of both Christianity and modern Judaism.
