A Talmudic Miscellany: A Thousand and One Extracts from the Talmud, the Midrashim, and the Kabbalah

Compiled and Translated by Paul Isaac Hershon (1880)
With an Introductory Preface by Rev. F. W. Farrar, D.D., F.R.S.

First published in 1880, A Talmudic Miscellany is a remarkable compilation of over a thousand extracts drawn from the תלמוד (Talmud), מדרשים (Midrashim – rabbinic commentaries), and קבלה (Kabbalah – Jewish mysticism). Compiled and translated by Paul Isaac Hershon, a noted scholar and Hebraist, this volume presents a rich tapestry of rabbinic wisdom, folklore, legal thought, and mystical insight.

The collection is carefully curated to offer both depth and breadth, spanning moral teachings, legal maxims, allegorical parables, and esoteric passages, each translated and annotated for accessibility. Its format makes it ideal for scholars, students, and curious readers seeking a window into the vast literary and spiritual heritage of Judaism.

The work is introduced by Rev. F. W. Farrar, D.D., F.R.S., Chaplain in Ordinary to Her Majesty and Canon of Westminster, adding to the book’s Victorian-era scholarly prestige. A Talmudic Miscellany remains a valuable reference and a timeless resource for anyone interested in classical Jewish thought.