Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism, Beliefs, Practices, & Rituals
| Author: | Alan Unterman | ISBN: | 9780500771037 |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson | Publication: | July 17, 1991 |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson | Language: | English |
| Author: | Alan Unterman |
| ISBN: | 9780500771037 |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson |
| Publication: | July 17, 1991 |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson |
| Language: | English |
A clear and well-illustrated guide to the main characters and legends of Judaism
This book captures the richness and vitality of traditional Jewish culture: a web of legend, folklore and superstition that is crucial to understanding Judaism. Topics include Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish year; the languages and sub-groups within the Jewish community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in. The book also reveals another side of Judaism, a world populated by angels and demons, sages and Kabbalists, and creatures unknown to zoologists.
A clear and well-illustrated guide to the main characters and legends of Judaism
This book captures the richness and vitality of traditional Jewish culture: a web of legend, folklore and superstition that is crucial to understanding Judaism. Topics include Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish year; the languages and sub-groups within the Jewish community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in. The book also reveals another side of Judaism, a world populated by angels and demons, sages and Kabbalists, and creatures unknown to zoologists.
