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Imagining holiness : classic Hasidic tales in modern times /

Hasidic tales are often read as charming expressions of Jewish spirituality. This title offers a radical reappraisal of how we think of Hasidic tales, calling into question received notions of authenticity. It focuses on the neglected Hasidic literature of the early 20th century - primarily the work...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lewis, Justin Jaron, 1961-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Montreal [Que.] : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©2009
Colección:McGill-Queen's studies in the history of religion. 52.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Hasidic tales are often read as charming expressions of Jewish spirituality. This title offers a radical reappraisal of how we think of Hasidic tales, calling into question received notions of authenticity. It focuses on the neglected Hasidic literature of the early 20th century - primarily the work of Israel Berger and Abraham Hayim Michelson.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 351 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780773576315
0773576312