The children of Noah
Raphael Patai
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The children of Noah
Published
1998
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
227
ISBN-10
0691015805
Description
Here the late Raphael Patai (1910-1996) recreates the fascinating world of Jewish seafaring from Noah's voyage through the Diaspora of late antiquity. Patai weaves together Biblical stories, Talmudic lore, and Midrash literature to bring alive the world of these ancient mariners. An abundance of evidence demonstrates the importance of the sea in the lives of Jews throughout early recorded history. Jews built ships, sailed them, fought wars in them, battled storms in them, and lost their lives to the sea. The sea, according to Patai's interpretation, can be seen as an image of the manifestation of God's power, and he reflects on its role in legends and tales of early times. The practical importance of the sea also led to the development of practical institutions, and Patai shows how Jewish seafaring had its own culture and how it influenced the cultures of Mediterranean life as well. Of course, Jewish sailors were subject to the same rabbinical laws as Jews who never set sail, and Patai describes how they went to extreme lengths to remain in adherence, even getting special emendations of laws to allow them to tie knots and adjust rigging on the Sabbath.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The children of Noah?
This edition of The children of Noah has approximately 227 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The children of Noah?
For most readers, The children of Noah typically takes between 4h 44m and 3h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The children of Noah?
The estimated word count for The children of Noah is approximately 56,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The children of Noah?
The children of Noah was written by Raphael Patai.
When was The children of Noah published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.