9780195086799

Book Description: Oxford University Press, USA. Hardcover. Book Condition: New. 0195086791 New, unread condition. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We ship daily. Bookseller Inventory # SKU00024937

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question

Book Description: OXFORD UNIV PR 01/04/2012, 2012. Hardback. Book Condition: New. New print on demand book. Shipped from US. This item is printed on demand. Bookseller Inventory # IJ-9780195086799

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question

Book Description: OXFORD UNIV PR 01/05/2012, 2012. Hardback. Book Condition: New. New print on demand book. Shipped from US. This item is printed on demand. Bookseller Inventory # IO-9780195086799

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question

Book Description: Oxford University Press, 2004. Hardback. Book Condition: New. 258x178 mm. (704) THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND, PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 10 DAYs EXTRA FOR DELIVERY. Among the mythologies of the world, that of the Jewish people is alone in remaining essentially unrecognized. Indeed, it has been argued that the monotheistic structure of Judaism effectively precludes the development of mythology, as it consists of only one God instead of a constellation of gods. In fact, however, as Howard Schwartz here demonstrates, there is a flourishing mythology in Judaism, which first emerges in the Bible and continues to evolve in all subsequent phases of Jewish literature and lore. These myths map the landscapes of heaven and hell, and are peopled not only by humans and God, but God's Bride - the Shekinah, many angels, demons (and demonesses like the evil temptress Lilith), and other mythical figures, including the messiah. In this book Schwartz identifies and collects nearly 700 of these primary Jewish myths. They are drawn from a range of sources including the Bible, the Jewish apocryphal and pseudepigraphical works, the rabbinic texts of the Talmud and Midrash, the kabbalistic literature, medieval folklore, the hasidic texts, and the Israel Folktale Archives - a vast repertory of orally collected tales. From these fragmented and scattered sources there clearly emerges the vivid portrait of a mythic world of remarkable coherence, as rich and detailed as that of Mount Olympus. (Hardback). Bookseller Inventory # AQ0195086791

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question

Book Description: Oxford University Press Inc. Hardback. Book Condition: new. BRAND NEW PRINT ON DEMAND., Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism (annotated edition), Howard Schwartz, Caren Loebel-Fried, Only one of the world's mythologies has remained essentially unrecognized - the mythology of Judaism. As Howard Schwartz reveals in "Tree of Souls", the first anthology of Jewish mythology in English, this mythical tradition is as rich and as fascinating as any in the world. Drawing from the Bible, "The Pseudepigrapha", "The Talmud and Midrash", the kabbalistic literature, medieval folklore, Hasidic texts, and oral lore collected in the modern era, Schwartz has gathered together nearly 700 of the key Jewish myths. The myths themselves are marvelous. We read of Adam's diamond and the Land of Eretz (where it is always dark), the fall of Lucifer and the quarrel of the sun and the moon, the Treasury of Souls and the Divine Chariot. We discover new tales about the great figures of "The Hebrew Bible", from Adam to Moses; stories about God's Bride, the Shekhinah, and the evil temptress, Lilith; plus many tales about angels and demons, spirits and vampires, giant beasts and the Golem. Equally important, Schwartz provides a wealth of additional information. For each myth, he includes extensive commentary, revealing the source of the myth and explaining how it relates to other Jewish myths as well as to world literature (for instance, comparing Eve's release of evil into the world with Pandora's). For ease of use, Schwartz divides the volume into ten books: "Myths of God", "Myths of Creation", "Myths of Heaven", "Myths of Hell", "Myths of the Holy Word", "Myths of the Holy Time", "Myths of the Holy People", "Myths of the Holy Land", "Myths of Exile", and "Myths of the Messiah". Schwartz, a renowned collector and teller of traditional Jewish tales, now illuminates the previously unexplored territory of Jewish mythology. This pioneering anthology is essential for anyone interested in "The Hebrew Bible", Jewish faith and culture, and world mythology. Bookseller Inventory # B9780195086799

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question

Book Description: Oxford University Press Inc, United States, 2004. Hardback. Book Condition: New. Caren Loebel-Fried (illustrator). annotated edition. 258 x 178 mm. Brand New Book with Free Worldwide Delivery ***** Print on Demand *****. Only one of the world's mythologies has remained essentially unrecognized - the mythology of Judaism. As Howard Schwartz reveals in "Tree of Souls", the first anthology of Jewish mythology in English, this mythical tradition is as rich and as fascinating as any in the world. Drawing from the Bible, "The Pseudepigrapha", "The Talmud and Midrash", the kabbalistic literature, medieval folklore, Hasidic texts, and oral lore collected in the modern era, Schwartz has gathered together nearly 700 of the key Jewish myths. The myths themselves are marvelous. We read of Adam's diamond and the Land of Eretz (where it is always dark), the fall of Lucifer and the quarrel of the sun and the moon, the Treasury of Souls and the Divine Chariot. We discover new tales about the great figures of "The Hebrew Bible", from Adam to Moses; stories about God's Bride, the Shekhinah, and the evil temptress, Lilith; plus many tales about angels and demons, spirits and vampires, giant beasts and the Golem. Equally important, Schwartz provides a wealth of additional information.For each myth, he includes extensive commentary, revealing the source of the myth and explaining how it relates to other Jewish myths as well as to world literature (for instance, comparing Eve's release of evil into the world with Pandora's). For ease of use, Schwartz divides the volume into ten books: "Myths of God", "Myths of Creation", "Myths of Heaven", "Myths of Hell", "Myths of the Holy Word", "Myths of the Holy Time", "Myths of the Holy People", "Myths of the Holy Land", "Myths of Exile", and "Myths of the Messiah". Schwartz, a renowned collector and teller of traditional Jewish tales, now illuminates the previously unexplored territory of Jewish mythology. This pioneering anthology is essential for anyone interested in "The Hebrew Bible", Jewish faith and culture, and world mythology. Bookseller Inventory # APC9780195086799

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question

Book Description: Hardcover. Book Condition: New. 178mm x 258mm x 51mm. Print on Demand 704 pages. 1.443. Bookseller Inventory # 9780195086799

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question

Book Description: Oxford University Press, USA, 2012. Hardcover. Book Condition: New. 10.14 by 7 inches. (00704 pages) This item is printed on demand. Please allow up to 10 days extra for printing & delivery. {Publisher's Publication Date = 2004-11-01 00:00:00} [ships from USA takes 8-14 days to Europe] illustrated Lang=English accessory:NO ACCESSORY (Hardcover ). Bookseller Inventory # AF0195086791

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question

Book Description: OUP USA, 2004. Hardcover. Book Condition: Brand New. 618 pages. 10.00x7.50x2.00 inches. In Stock. Bookseller Inventory # zk0195086791

Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question