Mashal HaKadmoni

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'Mashal HaKadmoni' is a Hebrew book of parables and fables written in rhymed prose by Rabbi Isaac ben Solomon ibn Sahula in the late 13th century.

This book is divided into five sections, each introduced by an allegorical frontispiece and dealing with different themes.

The stories are drawn from a variety of sources, including the Bible, Talmud, Midrash, and secular literature.

'Mashal HaKadmoni' is known for its elegant style, moral teachings, and for providing insights into the medieval Jewish worldview.

It also features illustrations, making it a significant work in the history of Hebrew literature and art.

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as one of the old classical works of the Rishonim in medieval Jewish literature.
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