In this comprehensive study, Herbert M. Adler explores the history and evolution of the Jewish prayer-book. He examines the prayers themselves, the liturgy surrounding them, and the social and historical context in which they were created. This engaging work is a must-read for scholars and lay readers interested in Jewish history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.