Song of Songs Rabbah Pt. 1
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Summary
This 352‑page volume presents Neusner’s translation and exposition of Midrash Rabbah on Song of Songs, combining literal rendering with interpretive notes that illuminate rabbinic readings, textual variants, and theological themes.
Why this book now
Neusner’s accessible scholarship on Song of Songs Rabbah remains a key resource for students and readers seeking primary rabbinic interpretation in English from a trusted 1997 Rowm.
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- You study rabbinic literature and want Neusner’s translation of Song of Songs Rabbah.
- You teach biblical exegesis and need a Midrash Rabbah text with commentary for class use.
- You expect modern devotional reflections rather than Neusner’s academic Midrash translation.
- You prefer a concise overview instead of a 352‑page detailed scholarly edition.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780788503726
Worth buying if: You study rabbinic literature and want Neusner’s translation of Song of Songs Rabbah.
Skip it if: You expect modern devotional reflections rather than Neusner’s academic Midrash translation.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Expect a steady academic read: 352 pages of translation and notes best tackled in focused sessions, suitable for semester use or sustained study over weeks.
What stands out here
This Rowman & Littlefield 1997 edition spotlights Neusner’s literal English rendering alongside extended commentary and textual apparatus for Song of Songs Rabbah.
Best way to approach it
Read slowly with the Hebrew text or a Bible at hand; pause for Neusner’s footnotes and compare rabbinic citations to track interpretive shifts.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780788503726
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