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Record Nr.

UNINA9910480203703321

Autore

Green Deborah A.

Titolo

The aroma of righteousness : scent and seduction in rabbinic life and literature / / Deborah A. Green

Pubbl/distr/stampa

University Park, Pennsylvania : , : Pennsylvania State University Press, , [2011]

©2011

ISBN

0-271-06623-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xiv, 286 p. :) : ill. ;

Disciplina

296.1208152166

Soggetti

Odors in the Bible

Jews - Palestine - Social life and customs

Rabbinical literature - History and criticism

Perfumes - Religious aspects - Judaism

Judaism - History - Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Tracking the trail of scent: an introduction -- The aroma of daily life: aromatics in Roman and rabbinic culture -- Election and the erotic: biblical portrayals of perfume and incense -- Spicy ideologies: fragrance and rabbinic beliefs -- Soothing odors: death, suffering, and sacrifice -- Ephemerality and fragrance: desire for divine immanence.

Sommario/riassunto

"Studies aroma in Jewish life and literature in Palestine in the late Roman and early Byzantine periods. Uses the history and material culture of perfume and incense as a lens to view daily activities"--Provided by publisher.