| Littman Jewish Hymnography Contributor(s): Weinberger, Leon J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1874774374 ISBN-13: 9781874774372 Publisher: Littman Library of Jewish Civilization OUR PRICE: $43.51 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2000 Annotation: Leon Weinberger draws on a wealth of material, much of it previously available only in Hebrew, to trace the history of Jewish hymnography from its origins in the eastern Mediterranean to its subsequent development in western Europe, Balkan Byzantium, Greece, and the Ottoman Empire. Focusing on each region in turn, he provides a general background to the role of the synagogue poets in the society of the time; characterizes the principal poets and describes their contribution; examines the principal genres and forms; and considers their distinctive language, style, and themes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Religion | History - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice |
| Dewey: 296.452 |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.58 lbs) 516 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With Jewish Hymnography, Leon J. Wienberger offers the first systematic study and history of the Jewish liturgical repertoire since 1865. ' |