Come Under the Wings: A Midrash on Ruth by Grace Goldin. The Jewish Publication Society of America, Philadelphia, 1958. First Edition. 5718-1958 (Hebrew/Gregorian calendar date). Hardcover with dust jacket. 105 pages. Introductory essay by Maurice Samuel. Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 58-8992. A unique midrashic interpretation of the Book of Ruth written in poetic form. Grace Goldin combines Jewish interpretive tradition with English verse to bring the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi to life. The work explores themes of loyalty, conversion, and redemption through a blend of classical Jewish imagination and literary poetry. Condition: Good vintage condition. Black cloth hardcover with white lettering. Original dust jacket included with moderate wear - edge chipping, rubbing, and fading consistent with age. Some spine wear to dust jacket. Pages clean and intact. Binding solid. No interior markings. A distinctive work blending Jewish scholarship and creative literature from a noted author.

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Title: Come Under the Wings: A Midrash on Ruth
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Publication Date: 1958
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.
Dust Jacket Condition: With Dust Jacket

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