For the first time, this edition permits an overview of the complete direct handwritten evidence and makes it possible to recognize the lack of uniformity in the tradition. Avot de-Rabbi Natan A is presented in a large, double-paged synopsis with two appendices, the Avot de-Rabbi Natan B synopsis is shorter due to the fact that there are less manuscripts. Lists of parallels and a user-friendly reference system enable problem-free comparisons.

This comprehensive edition of both versions of Avot de-Rabbi Natan is the successor to the Salomon Schechter edition, published in 1887 and out-of-date for some time now. It is based on considerably expanded textual evidence and places the text witnesses next to each other without changing their versions or judging them. For the first time, these synopses permit an overview of the complete direct handwritten evidence and make it possible to recognize the lack of uniformity in the tradition. Avot de-Rabbi Natan A is presented in a large, double-paged synopsis with two appendices, the Avot de-Rabbi Natan B synopsis is shorter due to the fact that there are less manuscripts. Lists of parallels and a user-friendly reference system enable problem-free comparisons.