The English translation ... is based upon the authorized German translation [Berlin, 1898] which was made from the original Russian [Odessa, 1896-7] Preface to the German translation signed "J. F." [i.e. J. Friedländer] Preface to the English translation signed "H. S." [i.e. Henrietta Szold].

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