Authors: Ellen Frankel, Betsy Platkin Teutsch
ISBN-13: 9781568217420, ISBN-10: 1568217420
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Aronson, Jason Inc.
Date Published: September 1996
Edition: (Non-applicable)
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.
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)