The Ancient Wisdom of Ecclesiastes in Modern Prose

Solomon’s Koheleth, edited by Marilyn Friedman, is the first Yiddish to English translation of Ecclesiastes, one of the most important chapters of the Bible.

Palm Desert, CA (PRWEB) July 9, 2006 --Solomon’s Koheleth: a Version of Ecclesiastes in Poetic Rhymed Verse translated into Yiddish by Rabbi Solomon Shlomo Kanigel many years ago is now available to the English speaking world. This new edition, translated by Curt Leviant and edited by Marilyn Friedman, brilliantly simplifies an ancient text and makes it newly available to all.

Since 1650, there have been over 200 books written about Ecclesiastes, the Biblical chapter that teaches life lessons and common sense. The 1924 Yiddish interpretation was written by Marilyn Friedman’s grandfather, Rabbi Solomon Koenig. Included in many famous libraries, including the New York Public Library, this particular book was created in rhyming couplets. Thanks to Friedman and Leviant, this gem now exists in English translation.

To supplement the text, Friedman has added 68 additional axioms, representational art, and fascinating photographs that depict Jewish life from the Shtetls of Poland to a famous steerage class photograph of Alfred Steiglitz. Rich in history and in common sense, this book bridges the old world of the original Yiddish with the new English translation, creating a consummate book that is a must for any library, synagogue or home.

Solomon’s Koheleth: A Version of Ecclesiastes in Poetic Rhymed Verse is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Marilyn Friedman is the granddaughter of Rabbi Solomon Koenig. She is extremely passionate about her work and considers bringing together the maxims, photos and art work in the book an act of love. She lives in Palm Desert, California.

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