LEADER 03159nam 2200661Ia 450 001 9910809365103321 005 20230801224030.0 010 $a1-283-53936-5 010 $a9786613851819 010 $a0-7864-9286-4 035 $a(CKB)2670000000234050 035 $a(EBL)990474 035 $a(OCoLC)806039921 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000701481 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11406371 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000701481 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10692618 035 $a(PQKB)10202299 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC990474 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000234050 100 $a20120620d2012 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 14$aThe Jewish story finder $ea guide to 668 tales listing subjects and sources /$fSharon Barcan Elswit ; foreword by Peninnah Schram 205 $a2nd ed. 210 $aJefferson, NC $cMcFarland & Co.$d2012 215 $a1 online resource (413 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-7864-4823-7 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $acover; 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 Index 330 $aStorytelling, 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 editio 606 $aJews$xFolklore$vBibliography 606 $aJewish folk literature$vBibliography 606 $aJewish folk literature$xThemes, motives 606 $aJewish folk literature$vAbstracts 606 $aJewish legends$vBibliography 606 $aTales$vBibliography 615 0$aJews$xFolklore 615 0$aJewish folk literature 615 0$aJewish folk literature$xThemes, motives. 615 0$aJewish folk literature 615 0$aJewish legends 615 0$aTales 676 $a016.3982089/924 676 $a016.39820899 676 $a016.3982089924 700 $aElswit$b Sharon$01615720 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910809365103321 996 $aThe Jewish story finder$94039480 997 $aUNINA