In his preface, N. states: >> The purpose of this translation is to present
the Mishnah in as close to a literal rendition of the Hebrew as is possible
in American English. In this way the formal patterns and formalized
character of the original language will become accessible. Thus the
contents of the Mishnah will be available in a rendition close to the way
in which, in Hebrew, they are expressed. Since most of the Mishnah is
expressed in highly patterned and formalized language, this fresh
translation will make possible an understanding of the forms and formal
character of the first document of Rabbinic Judaism. <<
Regards,
Maurice
Maurice A. O'Sullivan [ Bray, Ireland ]
mauros AT iol.ie