A History of the Mishnaic Law of Holy Things, Part Two: Menahot, 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 Two: Menahot, 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 second 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 various grain-based offerings in the Temple. Ex-library copy, with library stamp on front free endpaper and half-title (Hebrew Union College). Binding and interior in very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (38260) $65