Mimekor Yisrael: Selected Classical Jewish Folktales

By Micah Joseph Berdichevsky

Book Overview

"[Bin Gorion's] crowning achievement was Mimekor Yisrael, a multilayered compendium of post-biblical Jewish lore and demonology." -- Commentary "One of the most extraordinary publishing events in my memory -- a huge source of discoveries of the quintessential Jewish experience." -- Nat Hentoff "This is a most important collection, actually unique in its field. I recommend it to all good readers." -- Isaac Bashevis Singer "It is wonderful to have this treasure trove of Jewish Folktales finally available in English." -- Bruno Bettelheim "Indispensable to anyone wishing to learn and explore the beauty of ancient Jewish legends." -- Elie Wiesel For this new edition, Dan Ben-Amos has added commentary, historical identification of personalities and events, extensive headnotes, and a survey of relevant editions and sources. A truly monumental work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 025331156X
• ISBN13: 9780253311566
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.0" x 6.5"