Mimekor Yisrael: Selected Classical Jewish Folk Tales

by Dan Ben-Amos (Introduction), Emanuel bin Gorion (Editor), I. M. Lask (Translator)

• New

  Abridged
  1990

  $24.24

  [Bin Gorion's] crowning achievement was Mimekor Yisrael, a multilayered compendium of post-biblical Jewish lore and demonology. -Commentary

  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.