Music has always been an important part of Jewish culture, and this book explores the rich history and meaning of traditional Hebrew music from the first to the second century. With detailed analysis of scores and recordings, as well as historical and cultural context, David Ewen offers a fascinating and accessible introduction to a vibrant musical tradition. 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.