| The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols Contributor(s): Frankel, Ellen (Author), Teutsch, Betsy Patkin (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1568217420 ISBN-13: 9781568217420 Publisher: Jason Aronson OUR PRICE: $45.53 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1995 Annotation: The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols contains more than 250 definitions and descriptions for ceremonial objects and images, personalities, places, concepts, motifs, and events all representing central Jewish ideas that continue to play a meaningful role in defining Jewish experience today. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings - Religion | Reference |
| Dewey: 296.403 |
| LCCN: 91039033 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.06" W x 9" (0.90 lbs) 262 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jewish symbols reflect the interaction of word and image within Jewish culture. Jews have always studied, interpreted, and revered sacred texts; they have also adorned the settings and occasions of sacred acts. Calligraphy and ornamentation have transformed Hebrew letters into art; quotation, interpretation, legend, and wordplay have made ceremonial objects into narrative. This book represents just such a collaboration between art and language. Ellen Frankel and Betsy Platkin Teutsch, writer and artist, have brought their extensive knowledge and talents together to create The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols, the first reference guide of its kind, designed for use by educators, artists, rabbis, folklorists, feminists, Jewish and non-Jewish scholars, and lay readers. |