The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols

by Ellen Frankel, Betsy Patkin Teutsch

Overview

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols contains more than 250 definitions and descriptions for ceremonial objects and images, personalities, places, concepts, motifs, and events_all representing central Jewish ideas that continue to play a meaningful role in defining Jewish experience today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876685945
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/01/1992
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Ellen Frankel is the Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Publication Society as well as a free-lance writer and professional storyteller. Betsy Platkin Teutsch is a designer of Jewish ritual objects, a Jewish educator, and the illustrator of numerous publications.

Editorial Reviews

Some 250 entries--ceremonial objects and images, personalities, places, concepts, motifs, and events--trace the history and meaning of symbols important to Jewish ideas and experience. Closely researched, accessibly presented, with thorough indexing and cross referencing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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