02300nam 2200541 450 991082710000332120230125201857.00-500-77102-21-84972-099-1(CKB)1000000000285284(SSID)ssj0000409165(PQKBManifestationID)11280214(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000409165(PQKBWorkID)10444637(PQKB)10156305(CaBNVSL)slc00229583(Credo)thjll(OCoLC)436845163(Credo)00000305(MiAaPQ)EBC5878144(EXLCZ)99100000000028528420190930h20121991 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrDictionary of Jewish lore and legend /Alan UntermanLondon ;New York, New York :Thames & Hudson,[2012]©19911 online resource (1115 entries) 1 image, digital filesBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-500-27984-5 Includes bibliographical references.A-Z.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.JudaismDictionariesJudaism296.03Unterman Alan143527Credo Reference (Firm)MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910827100003321Dictionary of Jewish lore and legend48358UNINA