Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of this book possible: Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Best.\ A definitive historical-critical commentary on the Passover seder.\ The Passover haggadah enjoys an unrivaled place in Jewish culture, both religious and secular. And of all the classic Jewish books, the haggadah is the one most “alive” today. Jews continue to rewrite, revise, and add to its text, recasting it so that it remains relevant to their lives. Joseph Tabory, one of the...
\ Chicago Jewish Star“This is a significant and valuable work that, in examining the Haggadah from an historical perspective, offers insight into Jewish history as well.” —Chicago Jewish Star \ \