Encyclopedia of Jewish folklore and traditions / / Raphael Patai, founding editor ; Haya Bar-Itzhak, editor

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910452753803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2015
• ISBN: 1-317-47171-7; 1-315-70472-2; 1-78268-404-2; 1-299-35597-8; 0-7656-8295-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (674 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): Bar-YitshakHayah; PataiRaphael <1910-1996.>
• Disciplina: 398.20892/4
• Soggetti: Jews - Folklore; Jews - Social life and customs; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: First published 2013 by M.E. Sharpe.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: A-Z.
• Sommario/riassunto: This multicultural reference work on Jewish folklore, legends, customs, and other elements of folklife is the first of its kind. The diverse range of articles covers specific artifacts, rituals, ceremonies, biblical figures, and legends-in addition to broad topics such as humor, folk dance, costumes, and folk narratives.