Encyclopedia of Jewish Humor: From Biblical Times to the Modern Age

by Henry D. Spalding

Book Overview

Jewish humor mirrors the minds and hearts of the Jewish people. It reflects their joys and sorrows, hopes and disappointments. Perhaps most significant, it demonstrates their willingness to poke fun... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824604377
• ISBN13: 9780824604370
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Jonathan David Publishers
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The classic work on Jewish humor

This is the definitve work on all of the old Jewish stories and/or jokes which your parents knew. A must have

Encyclpedia of jewish humour

In my opinion this book should be on the shelves of every Jewish family ,not just for display but as a study and reference ,