Large 8vo. 2nd Edition. Top edges guilt. Shemoth [encyclopedia of names in the Bible]. [Goldman, Hebrew Printing in America 228 (and see 1206)]. "The articles of the dictionary bear upon almost every phase and aspect of life, culture, religion, history, geography and Palestinian topography, as refl ected in the Bible. The subjects are treated extensively. The erudition displayed and the mastery of the literature pertaining to the Bible is impressive... Rosenberg made extensive use of Jewish sources, and quotes frequently the views of the Talmud, of leading Jewish commentators, of thinkers, and scholars, on numerous subjects and themes" (M. Waxman, A History of Jewish Literature, Vol. IV, pp. 1104-5). Spines missing, bindings repaired, text in good condition. (MX34-21)