Echoes of Wisdom, Part 1: Or Talmudic Sayings with Classic, Especially Latin, Parallelisms (1900)

Echoes of Wisdom, Part 1: Or Talmudic Sayings with Classic, Especially Latin, Parallelisms is a book written by Godfrey Taubenhaus and originally published in 1900. The book is a collection of Talmudic sayings, or teachings, that are accompanied by parallelisms from classic literature, particularly Latin works. The purpose of the book is to highlight the similarities and shared wisdom between different cultures and traditions. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different theme or topic. Some of the themes covered in the book include love, friendship, wisdom, and justice. Each section begins with a brief introduction that provides context for the Talmudic sayings and the accompanying parallelisms. The Talmudic sayings themselves are presented in their original Hebrew or Aramaic, along with an English translation. The parallelisms are presented in their original language, with an English translation provided below. The parallelisms are drawn from a variety of sources, including ancient Greek and Roman literature, as well as works by Renaissance writers such as Shakespeare and Milton. Overall, Echoes of Wisdom, Part 1 is a unique and thought-provoking book that explores the shared wisdom and values of different cultures and traditions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Talmudic teachings or in comparative literature and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.