Raphael Patai, founding editor ; Haya Bar-Itzhak, editor.
مشخصات ظاهری
نام خاص و کميت اثر
2 volumes (xvi, 593 pages, I-44 pages) :
ساير جزييات
illustrations (some color) ;
ابعاد
29 cm
یادداشتهای مربوط به کتابنامه ، واژه نامه و نمایه های داخل اثر
متن يادداشت
Includes bibliographical references and index.
یادداشتهای مربوط به مندرجات
متن يادداشت
V. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z.
بدون عنوان
0
یادداشتهای مربوط به خلاصه یا چکیده
متن يادداشت
This multicultural reference work on Jewish folklore, legends, customs, and other elements of folklife includes over 250 A-Z original, signed articles that cover major themes, beliefs, traditions, and folkways of Jewish groups around the world, both contemporary and historical. The diverse range of articles covers specific artifacts, rituals, ceremonies, biblical figures, and legends-in addition to broad topics such as humor, folk dance, costumes, and folk narratives. Also included are biographies of significant personalities in the study of Jewish folklore and literature. The encyclopedia provides various country articles that highlight evolving traditions and histories of specific Jewish groups. Extensive bibliographies are included.