Originally published in World Jewry 2:2 (1959), pp. 25-6. Judaism—A Historical Presentation, by Isidore Epstein. Pelican Books, 3s. 6d. The Hassidim used to say of the work Noam Elimelech, what an achievement to contain such a big God in such a little book! Dr. Epstein, the learned principal of Jews’ College, is to be equally congratulated on…
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