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Alongside the formal development of Judaism from the eleventh through the sixteenth centuries, a robust Jewish folk religion flourished--ideas and practices that never met with wholehearted approval by religious leaders yet enjoyed such wide popularity that they could not... Read Full Overview

Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in Folk Religion is a comprehensive examination of the magical practices and beliefs of Jewish communities throughout history. Written by Joshua Trachtenberg, a renowned scholar of Jewish folklore and religion, the book explores the various... Read Full Overview

Dans le contexte de ce qui est devenu connu sous le nom de magie c?r?monielle se trouve la magie juive m?di?vale. ? son tour, cela ?tait bas? sur la Kabbale, les traditions juives connues sous le nom de Haggadah et d'autres croyances ?sot?riques. Il s'agit d'un examen complet... Read Full Overview

Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in Folk Religion is a book written by Joshua Trachtenberg that explores the history and practices of Jewish magic and superstition. The book delves into the beliefs and practices of the Jewish people, including their use of amulets, incantations,... Read Full Overview

En el contexto de lo que se conoce como "magia ceremonial" est? la magia jud?a medieval. A su vez, esto se bas? en la Cabal?, las tradiciones jud?as conocidas como Hagad? y otras creencias esot?ricas. Esta es una revisi?n completa de la magia jud?a de los siglos X al XV, incluida... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview