| Stories That Changed History: The Unique Career of Shivhei Ha-Besht Contributor(s): Rossman, Moshe (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815631545 ISBN-13: 9780815631545 Publisher: Syracuse University Publications in Continuin OUR PRICE: $5.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Jewish |
| Dewey: 296.19 |
| Series: B.G. Rudolph Lectures in Judaic Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 6.39" W x 8.44" (0.19 lbs) 20 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this insightful and engaging lecture, Moshe Rosman explores the career of Shivhei Ha-Besht. Considered one of the best known and widely read Jewish folklore collections of the past two hundred years, In Praise of the Ba'al Shem Tov covers such themes as Besht's miraculous birth and childhood, his initiation into mystical secrets, his dreams, his travels, and most of all the miracles that he performed. Rosman examines the historical and cultural significance of these stories. |