03186nam 2200661Ia 450 991078561810332120230801224030.01-283-53936-597866138518190-7864-9286-4(CKB)2670000000234050(EBL)990474(OCoLC)806039921(SSID)ssj0000701481(PQKBManifestationID)11406371(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000701481(PQKBWorkID)10692618(PQKB)10202299(MiAaPQ)EBC990474(EXLCZ)99267000000023405020120620d2012 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe Jewish story finder[electronic resource] a guide to 668 tales listing subjects and sources /Sharon Barcan Elswit ; foreword by Peninnah Schram2nd ed.Jefferson, NC McFarland & Co.20121 online resource (413 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-7864-4823-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.cover; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Foreword by Peninnah Schram; Preface; I. God, Faith, and Prayer; II. The Torah, the Talmud and Their Study; III. Biblical Characters and Events; IV. Quests for Sacred Objects and Holy Encounters in Later Times; V. Rabbis: Wit and Wisdom; VI. Wonder Weavers: Tales of Magic; VII. Angels, Demons, Spirits, Gilguls, Dybbuks and Golems: The Supernatural; VIII. Talking Animal Tales and Fables; IX. Tricksters and Fools; X. Human Stories; XI. Tales for Festivals and Holidays; Glossary; Bibliography; Story Title Index; Subject IndexStorytelling, as oral tradition and in writing, has long played a central role in Jewish society. Family, educators, and clergy employ stories to transmit Jewish culture, traditions, and values. This comprehensive bibliography identifies 668 Jewish folktales by title and subject, summarizing plot lines for easy access to the right story for any occasion. Some centuries old and others freshly imagined, the tales include animal fables, supernatural yarns, and anecdotes for festivals and holidays. Themes include justice, community, cause and effect, and mitzvahs, or good deeds. This second editioJewsFolkloreBibliographyJewish folk literatureBibliographyJewish folk literatureThemes, motivesJewish folk literatureAbstractsJewish legendsBibliographyTalesBibliographyJewsFolkloreJewish folk literatureJewish folk literatureThemes, motives.Jewish folk literatureJewish legendsTales016.3982089/924016.39820899016.3982089924Elswit Sharon1513163MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910785618103321The Jewish story finder3815132UNINA