"The Book of Delight and Other Papers" is a collection of essays written by Israel Abrahams, a renowned British-Jewish scholar, and historian. The first essay, "The Book of Delight," explores the medieval Hebrew book "Sefer ha-Middot," which is a collection of ethical teachings and wisdom literature. The author provides a detailed analysis of the text and discusses its relevance to modern readers. Other essays in the book cover topics such as the...