| Wise... and Not So Wise: Ten Tales from the Rabbis Contributor(s): Gershator, Phillis (Author) |
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ISBN: 0827608934 ISBN-13: 9780827608931 Publisher: Jewish Publication Society OUR PRICE: $13.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: A National Jewish Book Award Finalist Talmudic and midrashic folklore use the teachings of the ancient sages to answer questions and teach moral lessons, often with a dash of humor. In this delightful collection, Phillis Gershator takes spiritual and folkloric elements and weaves them together with her unique humor to create a special version of the wondrous tales that have captivated readers for centuries. Stories of flying rabbis, miraculous loaves of bread, wise women, muscle-bound angels, and goats that carry bears on their heads will enchant children of all ages and those who read to them. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Jewish - Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies |
| Dewey: 296.19 |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 7" W x 10" (0.43 lbs) 120 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Talmudic and midrashic folklore use the teachings of the ancient sages to answer questions and teach moral lessons, often with a dash of humor. In this delightful collection, Phillis Gershator takes spiritual and folkloric elements and weaves them together with her unique humor to create a special version of the wondrous tales that have captivated readers for centuries. Stories of flying rabbis, miraculous loaves of bread, wise women, muscle-bound angels, and goats that carry bears on their heads will enchant children of all ages and those who read to them. |