From Library Journal
This first English translation of a monumental and classical study of Jewish liturgy was drafted from the Hebrew edition (1972) but compared with the 1931 German edition and revised to reflect Scheindlin's understanding of Elbogen's intentions. Although scholarship has advanced since Elbogen wrote, much of the book is still relevant. It provides the best detailed description of each service of the Jewish liturgy, including daily, sabbath, and festival forms, while explaining Torah reading, sermon, and poetic additions. An important addition to most libraries.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Originally published in German in 1913, this thorough academic study of the Jewish liturgy ever written is now available to the English speaking community. This analysis covers the entire range of Jewish liturgical development, beginning with the early cornerstones of the Siddur, through the evolution of the piyyutim to the traditional German prayerbook.
