by RaphaelPatai (Author)
Recreates the fascinating world of Jewish seafaring from Noah's voyage through the Diaspora of late antiquity. This book weaves together Biblical stories, Talmudic lore, and Midrash literature to bring alive the world of these ancient mariners. It demonstrates the importance of the sea in the lives of Jews throughout early recorded history.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 248
Edition: Revised ed.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 15 Nov 1999
ISBN 10: 0691009686
ISBN 13: 9780691009681