The Folklore Of The Jews (Kegan Paul Library of Jewish Studies)

Rappoport, Angelo S.

ISBN 10: 0710311982 / ISBN 13: 9780710311986

Published by Routledge, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Folklore Of The Jews (Kegan Paul Library of Jewish Studies)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0710311982
• ISBN 13: 9780710311986
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Collectible-Acceptable

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Synopsis

First published in 2007. This classic work draws together the whole rich field of Jewish Folklore- the popular beliefs, practices, superstitions and traditional wisdom relating to all aspects of life. Dr. Rappaport has organised the book around four main themes: nature, the heavenly bodies and mythological an cosmological motifs; fauna and flora; human life including birth, marriage, illness and death, omens and portents; and supernatural and natural powers including demons and spirits, witchcraft, charms and spells. There are chapters on folk medicine, demonology, customs and practices, as well as a selection of Jewish legends and folktales, and a collection of Hebrew and Yiddish proverbs and popular sayings.

About the Author

Angelo S. Rappoport