Author/Contributor(s): | Bin Gorion, Micha Joseph ; Bin Gorion, Emanuel |
Publisher: | Indiana University Press |
Date: | 01/22/1991 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Condition: | NEW |
One of the most extraordinary publishing events in my memory--a huge source of discoveries of the quintessential Jewish experience. --Nat Hentoff
This is a most important collection, actually unique in its field. I recommend it to all good readers. --Isaac Bashevis Singer
It is wonderful to have this treasure trove of Jewish Folktales finally available in English. --Bruno Bettelheim
Indispensable to anyone wishing to learn and explore the beauty of ancient Jewish legends. --Elie Wiesel
For this new edition, Dan Ben-Amos has added commentary, historical identification of personalities and events, extensive headnotes, and a survey of relevant editions and sources. A truly monumental work.