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Founder of Hasidism: A Quest for the Historical Ba'al Shem Tov (Volume 5) (Contr
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- ISBN
- 9780520201910
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520201914
ISBN-13
9780520201910
eBay Product ID (ePID)
199253
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
316 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Founder of Hasidism : a Quest for the Historical Ba'al Shem Tov
Publication Year
1996
Subject
Judaism / General, Judaism / Orthodox
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Religion
Series
Contraversions: Critical Studies in Jewish Literature, Culture, and Society Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Length
0.9 in
Item Width
0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
95-035641
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
5
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
296.8332092
Synopsis
This book goes farther than any previous work in uncovering the historical Israel ben Eliezer-known as the Ba'al Shem Tov, or the Besht-the eighteenth-century Polish-Jewish mystic who profoundly influenced the shape of modern Judaism. As the progenitor of Hasidism, the Ba'al Shem Tov is one of the key figures in Jewish history; to understand him is to understand an essential element of modern Jewish life and religion. Because evidence about his life is scanty and equivocal, the Besht has long eluded historians and biographers. Much of what is believed about him is based on stories compiled more than a generation after his death, many of which serve to mythologize rather than describe their subject. Rosman's study casts a bright new light on the traditional stories about the Besht, confirming and augmenting some, challenging others. By concentrating on accounts attributable directly to the Besht or to contemporary eyewitnesses, Rosman provides a portrait drawn from life rather than myth. In addition, documents in Polish and Hebrew discovered by Rosman during the research for this book enable him to give the first detailed description of the cultural, social, economic, and political context of the Ba'al Shem Tov's life.
LC Classification Number
BM755.I8R66 1996
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- e***a (269)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseMy book arrived in absolutely amazing condition and was well protected in the packaging, exactly as described! The price was also fair, my only complaint is it did take a while to get delivered but overall I'm very satisfied. I'll definitely be doing business again with this seller and I highly recommend!
- 0***r (286)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item was in great condition as described and a great value. However, the seller communication is non existent. I ordered 2 books from this seller. They were listed as shipped under the same tracking information when they were separate. I had to be an amateur detective dealing with USPS, the apartment office where packages are delivered, and the parcel locker folks from Amazon. I reached out to the seller to no response. The next day, my 2nd item showed. Disappointing customer service.The New Annotated Frankenstein, Shelley, Mary, 9780871409492 (#316054987982)
- y***a (616)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseTOP SELLER !! SUPER FAST SHIPPING !! What a quality item and arrived securely packaged in condition as described by the seller!! Fantastic item in appearance and represents for me AMAZING VALUE.