Rabbinic Fantasies: Imaginative Narratives from Classical Hebrew Literature
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Book Overview
This remarkable anthology of sixteen narratives from ancient and medieval Hebrew texts opens a new window onto the Jewish imagination. Presenting the captivating world of rabbinic storytelling, it reveals facets of the Jewish experience and tradition that would otherwise have remained unknown and examines the surprisingly deep connection between the values of classical Judaism and the art of imaginative narrative writing. Virtually all the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300074026
ISBN13:9780300074024
Release Date:March 1998
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:376 Pages
Weight:1.22 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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Fun and Clever
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book belongs in any library of Jewish folklore. The stories are well-written and delightful; and often provide a new spin on a familiar tale. Excerpted (and cited, of course) they make excellent anecdotes. Woven together, they provide a sense of the rich and vivid tapestry that comprises Jewish folktales. Sometimes irreverent, sometimes poignant, and always real; there is something for everyone here.
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