The following chapters are nothing more than an attempt to give the general reader interested in Judaism some idea of the various stages through which that religion has passed, and of the many tendencies that have reacted and still react upon it. A subject so vast and complicated must of necessity be difficult to pre sent in so brief a compass. The Bibliography, however, which is appended, will it is hoped enable the student to pursue his studies by referring to the important volumes there mentioned.

The writer, is greatly indebted to the Very Reverend Dr. M. Gaster for much valuable help, and desires to take this Opportunity of expressing his thanks.

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