"Rumanian Bird and Beast Stories Rendered into English" is a captivating collection that brings to life the rich folklore of Romania through the lens of its enchanting animal tales. Translated by Moses Gaster, this anthology showcases a variety of stories that reflect the cultural heritage and moral lessons inherent in Romanian traditions. Each tale is imbued with vibrant characters, from clever birds to cunning beasts, offering readers a glimpse into the values and beliefs of Romanian soc...

"The Chronicles of Jerahmeel" is a medieval Jewish chronicle attributed to Jerahmeel ben Solomon, a Jewish scholar and chronicler who lived around the 14th century. The work is a compilation of Jewish history, legends, and genealogies, spanning from biblical times to the medieval period. It is written in Hebrew and is often referred to as "Sefer Divrei Yerachme'el" in Hebrew.However, it's important to note that there has been some debate and uncertainty about the true authorship of this wo...

"Rumanian Bird and Beast Stories Rendered into English" presents a captivating collection of folktales that delve into the enchanting world of Romanian culture through animal fables and allegories. The text is rich in vivid imagery and employs a lyrical, often whimsical prose style that captures the essence of traditional storytelling. These tales are steeped in themes of morality, nature, and the human experience, inviting readers into a realm where animals articulate the virtues and vice...

In "Rumanian Bird and Beast Stories Rendered into English," the anonymous author immerses readers in a rich tapestry of Rumanian folklore, characterized by vivid storytelling and lyrical prose. The collection showcases a variety of animal fables that blend whimsy with moral insight, reflecting the cultural heritage of Romania. These tales serve not only as entertainment but also as conduits of traditional wisdom, illustrating the deep connection between humanity and nature. The translation...

Elibron Classics. Replica of 1896 edition by D. Nutt, London.This is an apocryphal Hebrew book of magic edited by Moses Gaster in 1896 from a 13th or 14th century manuscript from his own collection, formerly MS Gaster 78, now London, British Library MS Or. 10678. Gaster assumed that the text predates the 11th century, based on a letter by Rav Hai Gaon (939-1038) which mentions the book alongside the Sefer ha-Yashar[disambiguation needed], and that it may even date to as early as th...

This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 5.000 words about the history and evolution of the book we call 'The Bible' The Chronicles of Jerahmeel is a voluminous work that draws largely on Pseudo-Philo's earlier history of Biblical events and is of special interest because it includes Hebrew and Aramaic versions of certain deuterocanonical books in the Septuagint. The Chronicles were compiled from several Hebrew sources, some quite ancient ...

This file includes: The Acts of the Apostles, The Desire of Ages, The Great Controversy, Patriarchs and Prophets, and Steps to Christ. According to Wikipedia: "Ellen Gould White (born Harmon) (November 26, 1827 – July 16, 1915), born to Robert and Eunice Harmon, was an American Christian leader whose ministry was instrumental in founding the Sabbatarian Adventist movement that led to the rise of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Supporters of Ellen G. White regard her as a contemporary pro...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book. This book features the table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

Medieval collections of Jewish biblical lore and legend. From Volume 4 of The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East. This volulme includes the Tanhuma Midrash, poems of Judah Halevi, the Book Cusari, Commentaries of Rabbi Ben Ezra, Advice of Maimonides, and The Travels of Benjamin of Tudela.

Nevill Coghill’s masterly and vivid modern English verse translation with all the vigor and poetry of Chaucer’s fourteenth-century Middle EnglishA Penguin ClassicIn The Canterbury Tales Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories and low farce. A story-telling competition between a group of pilgrims from all walks of life is the occasion for a ser...

The best of John Donne's poemsJohn Donne (1572-1631) was born into a Catholic family and studied law before sailing with Essex to attack Cadiz in 1596. He was appointed secretary to Sir Thomas Egerton, the Lord Keeper (later Lord Chancellor), in 1598, but forfeited his worldly prospects when he secretly married Ann More, Lady Egerton's niece, in 1601; he was dismissed by Egerton and briefly imprisoned. The next twelve years or so were passed in poverty, without reg...

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices, written by the English preacher Thomas Brooks, is a detailed summary of the many things that can lead Christians down the wrong path and the things they can do to fight against it.