The Impact of Culture and Cultures Upon Jewish Customs and Rituals: Collected Essays (Judaism and Jewish Life)

by SimchaFishbane (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2016

  $85.25

  Discusses the development of practices associated with customs and artifacts used in Jewish ceremonies when viewed from the vantage of anthropological studies. It can also function as a guide to practical halakhah. The author examines topics such as Torah Scrolls, ceremonial use of fire, Purim customs, the festival of Shavuot, magic and superstition.