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The Animals Lawsuit Against Humanity: An Illustrated 10th Century Iraqi Ecological Fable

by Ikhwan Al-safa

The Animals Lawsuit Against Humanity: An Illustrated 10th Century Iraqi Ecological Fable Cover

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Publisher Comments:

In this interfaith and multicultural fable, eloquent representatives of all members of the animal kingdom--from horses to bees--come before the respected Spirit King to complain of the dreadful treatment they have suffered at the hands of humankind. During the ensuing trial, where both humans and animals testify before the King, both sides argue their points ingeniously, deftly illustrating the validity of both sides of the ecology debate. The ancient antecedents of this tale are thought to have originated in India, with the first written version penned in Arabic sometime before the 10th century in what is now Iraq. Much later, this version of the story was translated into Hebrew in 14th century France and was popular in European Jewish communities into the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This exquisite English translation, illustrated with 12 original color illumination plates, is useful in introducing young and old alike to environmental and animal rights issues.

About the Author

Rabbi Anson Laytner translated the Hebrew version of this story found in Jerusalem into English.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781887752701
Subtitle:
A Modern Adaptation of an Ancient Animal Rights Tale
Editor:
Kulthum, Umm
Illustrator:
Begum, Kulsum
Illustrator:
Kulthum, Umm
Editor:
Kaufmann, Matthew
Author:
Kalonymus
Author:
Bridge, Dan
Author:
Bridge, Rabbi Dan
Author:
al-Safa, Ikhwan
Author:
Kalonymus, Rabbi
Translator:
Laytner, Rabbi Anson
Author:
Laytner, Rabbi Anson
Publisher:
Fons Vitae
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
Fairy Tales, Folklore & Mythology
Publication Date:
April 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
115
Dimensions:
10.08x7.06x.34 in. .80 lbs.

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