Isbn: 9780500279847 - dictionary of jewish lore and legend (25 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This richly-illustrated dictionary captures the richness and vitality of Jewish religion and culture: the web of legend and folklore crucial to understanding Judaism. The result is a vital and long-needed companion for anyone seeking to understand the Jewish world now and in past centuries. It describes all the main characters and the legends that have grown up around them; Jewish methods of Biblical interpretation; the framework of Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish Year; the different languages and subgroups within the community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in, as well as the importance of the Holy Land. Also revealed is a comprehensive picture of another side of Judaism. This is a world populated by angels and demons; sages and Kabbalists; creatures unknown to zoologists; lucky and unlucky days and numbers; and the hope for a Messianic era when the dead will arise, and man will live in harmony with nature.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This richly-illustrated dictionary captures the richness and vitality of Jewish religion and culture: the web of legend and folklore crucial to understanding Judaism. The result is a vital and long-needed companion for anyone seeking to understand the Jewish world now and in past centuries. It describes all the main characters and the legends that have grown up around them; Jewish methods of Biblical interpretation; the framework of Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish Year; the different languages and subgroups within the community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in, as well as the importance of the Holy Land. Also revealed is a comprehensive picture of another side of Judaism. This is a world populated by angels and demons; sages and Kabbalists; creatures unknown to zoologists; lucky and unlucky days and numbers; and the hope for a Messianic era when the dead will arise, and man will live in harmony with nature.…

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Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. full color illustrated trade paperback soft cover 8vo. library discard copy in vg cond. binding square & tight. spine uncreased. covers clean. top edge has black ink mark (library stamp blacked out). ~. inkstamp ("discard") & large blank sticker on 1/2 title pg. inkstamp ("discard") on title pg. otherwise contents & text free of markings. first paperback edition so stated. first printing (nap). nice reading or study copy. no names or bookmarks. no inking, underlining or notes to text. no remainder markings. glossy b&w frontis. 216p. glossy pages throughout. A to Z listings. b&w photos & illustrations throughout "222 illustrations". further reading. judaism. ancient history. religion. folklore. mythology. kabbalah. medieval history. biblical studies. ~ "A delightful pot~pourri of Judaism's 4,000~year drama, generously illustrated and vividly told." ~ Jewish Chronicle. "The reader . will not only find the entries fascinating, but will be provided with the essential background to appreciate Jewish folk literature." ~ St. Louis Post~Dispatch. "An excellent introduction to this fascinating world." ~ Booklist. "Clear, concise, well~illustrated." ~ Moment. The Dictionary of Jewish Lore and Legend provides a clear and systematic guide to a rich heritage of legend, folklore and tradition that is crucial to understanding judaism. It describes the main characters and the tales that have grown up around them; Jewish methods of Biblical interpretation; the framework of Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish Year; the different languages and sub~groups within the Jewish community; and the many countries in which Jews have lived, as well as the importance of the Holy Land. A mystical world is revealed~one populated by angels and demons, sages and Kabbalists. The result is an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand the Jewish world and its intriguing cultural history.…

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Paperback. Condición: As New.

Condición: V. Good. United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson, 1997. 211pp. plus further reading and sources of illustrations. A clear and systematic guide to a rich heritage of legend, folklore and tradition that is crucial to understanding Judaism. Soft cover is bright and clean, no creases, minimal edge rubbing, No former owner's name. Text is clean and unmarked. A nice copy of this interesting book. Trade V. Good.…

Paperback. Condición: As New.

paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.