Contents Acknowledgements Introduction The World of the Pre-Modern Jewish Storyteller Tsema? Tsaddik as a Hebrew Physiologus Tsema? Tsaddik as a Translated Adaptation of Fiore di Virtù ('Flower of Virtue') Tsema? Tsaddik as a Hebrew Florilegium The Art of Leon Modena's Storytelling The Flexibility of a Bold Author: Original Contents in Tsema? Tsaddik Between Cultural Systems: Tsema? Tsaddik as a Cultural Crossroads The Creatures in this Anthology Works Cited The Text Chapter 1: On the virtue of love, in general Chapter 2: On the love of God Chapter 3: On the love of father, mother and relatives Chapter 4: On friendship Chapter 5: On natural love Chapter 6: On the love of women Chapter 7: On envy Chapter 8: On happiness Chapter 9: On worry Chapter 10: On peace Chapter 11: On anger Chapter 12: On charitable acts Chapter 13: On cruelty Chapter 14: On generosity Chapter 15: On greed Chapter 16: On admonition Chapter 17: On flattery Chapter 18: On diligence Chapter 19: On foolishness Chapter 20: On justice and judgement Chapter 21: On wrongdoing and lawlessness Chapter 22: On loyalty Chapter 23: On dishonesty and deceit Chapter 24: On truthfulness Chapter 25: On lying Chapter 26: On bravery Chapter 27: On cowardice Chapter 28: On largesse Chapter 29: On vanity Chapter 30: On strength and fortitude Chapter 31: On fickleness Chapter 32: On temperance Chapter 33: On lasciviousness Chapter 34: On humility Chapter 35: On pride Chapter 36: On abstinence Chapter 37: On drunkenness and gluttony Chapter 38: On modesty Chapter 39: On adultery Chapter 40: On integrity and good manners Notes Index.