The Jewish Story Finder

The Jewish Story Finder
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 413
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ISBN-10 : 9780786492862
ISBN-13 : 0786492864
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Book Synopsis The Jewish Story Finder by : Sharon Barcan Elswit

Download or read book The Jewish Story Finder written by Sharon Barcan Elswit and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storytelling, as oral tradition and in writing, has long played a central role in Jewish society. Family, educators, and clergy employ stories to transmit Jewish culture, traditions, and values. This comprehensive bibliography identifies 668 Jewish folktales by title and subject, summarizing plot lines for easy access to the right story for any occasion. Some centuries old and others freshly imagined, the tales include animal fables, supernatural yarns, and anecdotes for festivals and holidays. Themes include justice, community, cause and effect, and mitzvahs, or good deeds. This second edition nearly doubles the number of stories and expands the guide's global reach, with new pieces from Turkey, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, and Chile. Subject cross-references and a glossary complete the volume, a living tool for understanding the ever-evolving world of Jewish folklore.


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