Call number
185.6 Schwartz
Subjects
Publication
Oxford, 1986.
Description
An illustrated collection of fifty traditional Jewish tales from various parts of the world.
User reviews
LibraryThing member simchaboston
Solid collection of stories, with an emphasis on the more mystical/magical tales. I also appreciated the notes explaining context and the evolution of particular tales from sources such as The Arabian Nights and the Talmud.
LibraryThing member raizel
Good explanation of sources; of particular interest for me, for "The Golem" and "The Treasure."
A quote:
"For once Elijah has been recognized, he always disappears." [p.31, "A Voyage to the Ends of the Earth"]
A quote:
"For once Elijah has been recognized, he always disappears." [p.31, "A Voyage to the Ends of the Earth"]
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Status
Available
Call number
ISBN
0192821369 / 9780192821362