Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. The Purim Anthology recounts the origins of the first Purim, then examines festival observances in different eras throughout the world, laws and rites, and finally provides plays and poems, stories ...
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Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. The Purim Anthology recounts the origins of the first Purim, then examines festival observances in different eras throughout the world, laws and rites, and finally provides plays and poems, stories and songs. This treasury includes "The Origin of Purim" by Solomon Grayzel, "The Esther Story in Art" by Rachel Wischnitzer, "Purim in Music" by A. W. Binder (including an extensive compilation of Purim songs), "The History of Purim Plays" by Jacob Shatzky, Purim celebrations in Tel Aviv by Mortimer J. Cohen, and Purim in humor by Israel Davidson--all together a thoughtful and fun-filled literary feast.
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Solid and unmarked, jacket present but tattered, a good copy. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
Publisher:
The Jewish Publication Society of America
Published:
1952
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17282567123
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Very Good in Fair jacket. Ex-Library Book has minor edge wear; dust jacket has significant edgewear, light rubmarks. Illustrated, 525 page anthology of Jewish writings.
Publisher:
The Jewish Publication Society of America
Published:
1960
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17282567143
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Very Good- in Fair jacket. Ex-Library Book has light edge wear; dust jacket has edgewear, light rubmarks, and a large tear on the spine edge. Illustrated, 525 page anthology of Jewish writings.
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Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 5th or later Printing. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. xxxi, 525pp. 55 black and white illustrations. Good softcover. Covers are very slightly toned. Pages clean, binding tight.
