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" Encyclopedia of Jewish folklore and traditions / "
Raphael Patai, founding editor ; Haya Bar-Itzhak, editor.
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633734
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Encyclopedia of Jewish folklore and traditions /\ Raphael Patai, founding editor ; Haya Bar-Itzhak, editor.
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2 volumes (xvi, 593 pages, I-44 pages) :: illustrations (some color) ;; 29 cm
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9780765620255
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: 0765620251
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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V. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z.
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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.
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Jews, Folklore, Encyclopedias.
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Jews-- Social life and customs, Encyclopedias.
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398.20892/4
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GR98.E56 2013
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000132096
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Patai, Raphael,1910-1996.
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Bar-Yitsḥaḳ, Ḥayah.
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