---
product_id: 106551418
title: "The Gaon of Vilna: The Man and His Image (S. Mark Taper Foundation Imprint in Jewish Studies)"
brand: "university of california press"
price: "€ 115.06"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "Digital Ebook Purchas"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/106551418-the-gaon-of-vilna-the-man-and-his-image-s
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
---

# The Gaon of Vilna: The Man and His Image (S. Mark Taper Foundation Imprint in Jewish Studies)

**Brand:** university of california press
**Price:** € 115.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Gaon of Vilna: The Man and His Image (S. Mark Taper Foundation Imprint in Jewish Studies) by university of california press
- **How much does it cost?** € 115.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/106551418-the-gaon-of-vilna-the-man-and-his-image-s)

## Best For

- university of california press enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted university of california press brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Full description not available

## Images

![The Gaon of Vilna: The Man and His Image (S. Mark Taper Foundation Imprint in Jewish Studies) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iU5-ZBbBL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    The book is more about politics and less about thought
  

*by A***X on Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020*

The author was more interested in exploring the role of Vilna Gaon (and the Baal Tanya in the parallel book) in social, rather than intellectual history. Out of the 259 pages, only 27 are officially devoted to his theology, and of those very little actually discusses it.I suppose that's a matter of taste and interest. If you're looking for Vilna Gaon's ideas in Kabbalah, lithurgy, Halacha, his innovative approach to learning Gemara and understanding Jewish custom, as well as his own unique customs — this book will not tell you much. If you want one historian's point of view on the Gr"a's political struggle against Chassidim (with lots and lots of speculation), then this book is an important perspective in that discussion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    a great work
  

*by F***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2014*

A great work describing the philosiphy of the Gaon and how his works and especially his image  influenced future generations of Eastern European Jews.Regarding the comments of why hasn't the Gaon writings been translated into English. This is really not the purpose of the book.  Etkes discusses how Eastern European Jews of the late eighteenth and nineteenth century interpreted the Gaon not how present day American Jewry disseminates Torah.  There are a few books of the Gaon in english, some of them adapted and expanded: these include the juggler and the king (expanded version of the Gaon on selections of Aggadah), his commentary to Yona, and his commentary to the Passover Haggadah.  As to why more has not been translated my guess is that many of his works, from his commentary to Mishlei to his multiple works on Kabbalah, contain mystical concepts that are not easily communicated to an unlearned public.  Furthermore much of his works are cryptic and written almost as short term notes.  His comments to the Shulchan Aruch, for example, is oftentimes presented as short sentences or one or two words just identifying the source to a Halakha.  One would need to translate and reprint the words of much of the Talmud and the Rishonim (Rosh, Rif, Rambam ect) to begin the grasp what the Gaon is talking about.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Five Stars
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2014*

A classic

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/106551418-the-gaon-of-vilna-the-man-and-his-image-s](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/106551418-the-gaon-of-vilna-the-man-and-his-image-s)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Croatia*
*Store origin: HR*
*Last updated: 2026-02-22*