| Mimekor Yisrael, Abridged and Annotated Edition: Classical Jewish Folktales And Edition Contributor(s): Bin Gorion, Micha Joseph (Author), Bin Gorion, Emanuel (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0253205883 ISBN-13: 9780253205889 Publisher: Indiana University Press OUR PRICE: $19.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1991 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.208 |
| LCCN: 88046029 |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.13" W x 9.19" (0.99 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: [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. |