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The Mishna Tractate Taanith On the Public Fasts, translated by A. W. Greenup, provides an in-depth examination of the Jewish laws and customs related to public fasts. This tractate from the Mishna explores the regulations, procedures, and theological underpinnings of communal fasting practices within Judaism. Detailing the occasions that warrant public fasts and the specific rituals involved, this work offers valuable insights into the religious and social life of ancient Jewish communities. Greenup's translation makes this important religious text accessible to English readers, preserving the original teachings while providing context for modern understanding. Scholars and anyone interested in Jewish religious history will find this edition of ""Taanith"" an indispensable resource. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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