Mekhilta de-Rabbi Ishmael : a critical edition, based on the manuscripts and early editions / / with an English translation, introduction, and notes by Jacob Z. Lauterbach

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910956336703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Philadelphia, : Jewish Publication Society, 2004
• ISBN: 0-8276-1003-3
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1171 p.)
• Collana: New Adult Titles
• Altri autori (Persone): LauterbachJacob Zallel <1873-1942.>
• Disciplina: 296.1/4
• Soggetti: Judaism - Liturgy
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Originally published: Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society of America, 1933-1935.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Volume I -- Tractate Pisha -- Tractate Beshallah -- Tractate Shirata -- Tractate Vayassa -- Volume II -- Tractate Amalek -- Tractate Bahodesh -- Tractate Nezikin -- Tractate Kaspa -- Tractate Shabbata.
• Sommario/riassunto: "Mekhilta de-Rabbi Ishmael" is a classic collection of midrash. It contains commentary on a large part of the Book of Exodus (chapters 12 to 23) and represents the two main modes of interpretation: the halakhah (legal doctrine), and the aggadah (moral and religious teachings). The work also contains allusions to historical events and ancient legends not found elsewhere. A new introduction by noted scholar David Stern highlights the work, now published in a convenient two-volume set. It retains the original text from the JPS 1933 edition, reset in a modern, readable typeface, with Hebrew and English on facing pages and the original indexes. This classic work is widely recognized as a model of meticulous and thorough scholarship. Its translation is accurate, straightforward, and usable by scholars, students, and lay readers. Out of print for many years, it will be heralded as an important reissue that should belong to every rabbi, rabbinical school, and Jewish Studies professor, and will be an important addition to synagogue libraries and public libraries with Judaica collections.

China bound : a guide to academic life and work in the PRC / / Anne F. Thurston ; with Karen Turner-Gottschang and Linda A. Reed

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910957257003321
• Autore: Thurston Anne F
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994
• ISBN: 1-280-21122-9; 9786610211227; 0-309-56276-7; 0-585-00178-2
• Edizione: [Rev.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (268 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): Turner-GottschangKaren; ReedLinda A
• Disciplina: 370.19/6
• Soggetti: Foreign study - China; American students - China; Teachers, Foreign - China; China Description and travel
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "For the Committee on Scholarly Communication with China."; Rev. ed. of: China bound / Karen Turner-Gottschang. 1987.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-224) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: CHINA BOUND -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. Research, Study, and Teaching in China -- RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS -- SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES -- SCIENCES -- DISSERTATION RESEARCH -- STUDY -- U.S. UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED PROGRAMS -- APPLYING TO CHINESE UNIVERSITIES -- HOPKINS-NANJING CENTER -- TEACHING -- U.S.-SPONSORED PROGRAMS -- CHINESE-SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES -- Foreign Experts -- Foreign Teachers -- SPOUSES -- 2. Preparing for the Trip -- LEAVING THE UNITED STATES -- PASSPORTS AND VISAS -- INVITING RELATIVES TO CHINA -- HEALTH PREPARATIONS -- MEDICAL INSURANCE -- MEDICATIONS AND TOILETRIES -- MONEY, BANKING, AND CREDIT CARDS -- CUSTOMS REGULATIONS -- BAGGAGE AND SHIPPING -- INCOME TAXES -- SUGGESTED READING -- PREPARING FOR DAILY LIFE -- CLOTHING -- FOOD AND COOKING SUPPLIES -- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES -- OFFICE EQUIPMENT -- RADIOS AND TAPE ; RECORDERS -- CAMERAS AND FILM -- BICYCLES -- I.D. PHOTOS -- READING MATERIAL -- GAMES -- GIFTS -- PREPARING FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE -- RESEARCHERS -- TEACHERS -- 3. Settling In -- ARRIVING IN CHINA -- THE TENOR OF LIFE IN CHINA -- THE WORK UNIT -- THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE -- THE QUALITY OF LIFE -- PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS -- Friendship -- Guanxi -- Reciprocity -- Ritual -- LEGALITY AND ETHICS -- THE FOREIGN COMMUNITY -- HOUSING -- STUDENT DORMITORIES -- CAMPUS APARTMENTS -- HOTELS -- ARRANGEMENTS FOR ACCOMPANYING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN -- THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR -- 4. Research -- THE RESEARCH CLIMATE -- LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR RESEARCH -- IMPLEMENTING YOUR PLAN -- THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR HOST UNIT -- THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL -- FEES -- FINALIZING A PLAN -- ARCHIVAL RESEARCH -- RESEARCH AFFILIATION -- USE OF COLLECTIONS -- FEES -- LIBRARY RULES -- LIBRARY HOURS -- FIELDWORK -- COSTS -- PLACEMENT IN THE FIELD -- THE RESEARCH TEAM -- THE RESEARCH SITE -- EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.; SURVEY RESEARCH -- LABORATORY RESEARCH -- SHORT-TERM ACADEMIC VISITS -- PREPARATIONS -- ACADEMIC CONFERENCES -- 5. Teaching -- THE BUREAUCRATIC STRUCTURE -- WORKLOADS -- STUDENTS -- ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITY -- CLASS PARTICIPATION -- STUDENTS' PRIOR BACKGROUND -- HOMEWORK AND WORKLOADS -- THE CLASS MONITOR AND GROUP PRESSURE -- STUDENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS -- PLAGIARISM AND "CHEATING -- WORKING CONDITIONS -- PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS -- SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS -- CHINESE LANGUAGE LESSONS -- GENERAL ADJUSTMENT ADVICE -- 6. Study -- AMERICAN-SPONSORED PROGRAMS -- CHINESE-LANGUAGE INSTITUTES -- ATTENDING A CHINESE UNIVERSITY -- STUDENT LIFE -- CLASSES -- 7. Services Available -- THE U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATES -- POSTAL SERVICES -- CURRENCY AND BANKING -- ELECTRONIC MAIL, FAX, AND TELEX FACILITIES -- THE TELEPHONE -- MEDICAL CARE -- URBAN TRANSPORTATION -- RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT -- INTERNAL TRAVEL -- 8. Leaving China -- Glossary of Chinese Terms -- APPENDIXES -- APPENDIX A Funding for Graduate and Postdoctoral Research in China -- APPENDIX B Language Study Programs in the People's Republic of China -- APPENDIX C Colleges and Universities Accepting Direct Application from Foreign Students -- APPENDIX D -- GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DIRECT APPLICATION TO A CHINESE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AS A SELF-SPONSORED STUDENT -- Categories of Foreign Students Eligible for Admission -- Application Procedures -- Application Deadlines -- Entrance Examinations -- Elementary Chinese and Preparatory Courses -- Expenses Borne by Self-Supporting Students -- Academic Programs and Evaluations (Article VI) -- Academic Degrees and Certificates (Article XI) -- Class Attendance, Suspension of Studies, Withdrawal from Studies, Disciplinary Action (Article VII) -- Observance of Chinese Laws (Article VIII) -- Extracurricular and Holiday Activities (Article X).; APPENDIX E Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China -- APPENDIX F The People's Republic of China Visa Application Form -- APPENDIX G Physical Examination Record for Foreigners -- APPENDIX H Organizations Sponsoring English Teachers in China -- APPENDIX I Application for Teaching Positions in China -- APPENDIX J Sample Contract for Teachers -- CONTRACT (FORM) -- PREFACE -- APPENDIX K American Express Emergency Check Cashing Locations -- APPENDIX L Approximate Costs of Hotel Rooms, Food, Internal Travel, Services, Clothing, and Medical Care, Fall 1993 -- APPENDIX M Selected Reading List and References -- ESPECIALLY RECOMMENDED -- SUPPLEMENTARY ; READING -- General -- History -- Society -- Politics and Economics -- Education -- Science -- REFERENCES -- APPENDIX N Trial Procedures for Foreign Organizations and Individuals to Use Chinese Archives -- STATE ARCHIVES BUREAU ORDER #3 -- TRIAL PROCEDURES FOR FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO USE CHINESE ARCHIVES -- APPENDIX O Packing it in: Preparing for Fieldwork in the PRC -- WATER, FOOD AND SHELTER -- WATER -- FOOD -- SHELTER -- FIELD VEHICLES -- MAPS -- APPENDIX P Student Advisory Resource Centers and General Reference Holdings -- Beijing Consular District -- Shanghai Consular District -- APPENDIX Q -- ARTICLE I-GUIDING PRINCIPLES -- ARTICLE II-OFFICIAL EXCHANGES OF INDIVIDUALS -- ARTICLE III-OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS AND GROUP PROJECTS -- ARTICLE IV-EXCHANGE OF MATERIALS -- ARTICLE V-NON-OFFICIAL EXCHANGES -- ARTICLE VI-FINANCIAL PROVISIONS -- ARTICLE VII-EXECUTIVE AGENTS -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume helps academic visitors make long-term stays in China productive, comfortable, and fun. New material includes an expanded section on science and social science fieldwork and computers. Living costs, health issues, and addresses and fax numbers for important services are updated. Guidance is offered on currency, transportation, communications, bringing children into China, and other issues.