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 ...
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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.
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Very Good. 2F. Sewn binding in full cloth-covered boards. Indexed. There are more recent reprints of this title available, but if you want a sturdy, sewn-binding, real cloth-covered edition, this 1972 reprint fits the bill. This book has a firm binding and intact hinges. No marks. Very little wear to the cloth, with some sun-fading to the spine. Minor smudging to fore-edge.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Former Library book. Hardcover edition. (judaism, jewish, folklore) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
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xi+276pp. Original brown cloth binding. Gilt spine. A very good hardback The author sets forth with illustrations from other Folklores, Jewish folklore, and has incorporated a selection of Jewish legends and folktales, and a collction of proverbs and popular sayings.
