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Autore |
Unterman Alan |
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Dictionary of Jewish lore and legend / / Alan Unterman |
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London ; ; New York, New York : , : Thames & Hudson, , [2012] |
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©1991 |
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0-500-77102-2 |
1-84972-099-1 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (1115 entries) : 1 image, digital files |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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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 it's intriguing cultural history. |
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