The Jewish Life Cycle Lore and Iconography Jewish Customs from the Cradle to the Grave

by Daniel Sperber

This volume describes the major "rites of passage" of the Jewish life cycle. From birth, through circumcision, to marriage, divorce, sickness, death and mourning, Daniel Sperber presents detailed descriptions of the major customs attending these events. These customs are examined in light of their original sources, their integration and evolution in varying Jewish communities, and the popular explanations given for their practice, both historically...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195307593
• ISBN13: 9780195307597
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.9" x 9.4"