This book is a seminal work on the mythology and folklore of the Hebrews. Goldziher, a leading scholar of Jewish studies, analyzes the evolution of Hebrew mythology from its origins in ancient Near Eastern cultures to its transformation in medieval and modern Jewish thought. The book includes translations of primary sources, as well as critical assessments of the historical and cultural contexts in which these myths developed.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.