Mimekor Yisrael: Classical Jewish Folktales
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"[Bin Gorion's] crowning achievement was Mimekor Yisrael, a multilayered compendium of post-biblical Jewish lore and demonology." -- Commentary "One of the most extraordinary publishing events in my memory -- a huge source of discoveries of the quintessential Jewish experience." -- Nat Hentoff "This is a most important collection, actually unique in its field. I recommend it to all good readers." -- Isaac Bashevis Singer "It is wonderful to have this treasure trove of Jewish Folktales finally available in English." -- Bruno Bettelheim "Indispensable to anyone wishing to learn and explore the beauty of ancient Jewish legends." -- Elie Wiesel For this new edition, Dan Ben-Amos has added commentary, historical identification of personalities and events, extensive headnotes, and a survey of relevant editions and sources. A truly monumental work.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:025331156X
ISBN13:9780253311566
Release Date:January 1990
Publisher:Indiana University Press
Length:271 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
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