A History of the Mishnaic Law of Holy Things, Part One: Zebahim, Translation and Explanation [Studies in Judaism in Late Antiquity from the First to the Seventh Century, Volume Thirty]

Neusner, Jacob. A History of the Mishnaic Law of Holy Things, Part One: Zebahim, Translation and Explanation [Studies in Judaism in Late Antiquity from the First to the Seventh Century, Volume Thirty]. Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1978. First edition. Quarto. XVIII, [2], 262pp. Original red cloth with gold lettering on spine and front cover. Publisher’s logo on front board and title page. This is the first of a five-part presentation of the Mishnaic law of Holy Things – that is, matters pertaining to the Temple and its cult – containing a form-analytical translation and explanation of Mishna and (more briefly) Tosefta of the entire Order of Holy Things. This volume deals with the procedure of animal and bird offerings at the Temple. Ex-library copy, with library stamp on front free endpaper and title page (Hebrew Union College). Binding and interior in very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (38259) $65