Eli yassif (17 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. is intended for students, scholars, and general readers of medieval and early modern Jewish studies, Hebrew literature, and folklore.

Zustand: Good. Location:jane 7 ex library with bookplate and pocket jane 7.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In 1908, Solomon Schechter-discoverer of the Cairo Geniza and one of the founders of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America-published his groundbreaking essay on the city of Safed (Tzfat) during the sixteenth century. In the essay, Schechter pointed out the exceptional cultural achievements (religious law, moral teaching, hermeneutics, poetry, geography) of this small city in the upper Galilee but did not yet see the importance of including the foundation on which all of these fields began-the legends that were developed, told, and spread in Safed during this period. In The Legend of Safed: Life and Fantasy in the City of Kabbalah, author Eli Yassif utilizes ""new historicism"" methodology in order to use the non-canonical materials-legends and myths, visions, dreams, rumors, everyday dialogues-to present these legends in their historical and cultural context and use them to better understand the culture of Safed. This approach considers the literary text not as a reflection of reality, but a part of reality itself-taking sides in the debates and decisions of humans and serving as a major tool for understanding society and human mentality.Divided into seven chapters, The Legend of Safed begins with an explanation of how the myth of Safed was founded on the general belief that during this ""golden age"" (1570-1620), Safed was an idyllic location in which complete peace and understanding existed between the diverse groups of people who migrated to the city. Yassif goes on to analyze thematic characteristics of the legends, including spatial elements, the function of dreams, mysticism, sexual sins, and omniscience. The book concludes with a discussion of the tension between fantasy (Safed is a sacred city built on morality, religious thought, and well-being for all) and reality (every person is full of weaknesses and flaws) and how that is the basis for understanding the vitality of Safed myth and its immense impact on the future of Jewish life and culture. The Legend of Safed is intended for students, scholars, and general readers of medieval and early modern Jewish studies, Hebrew literature, and folklore.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 302 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. 8vo. pp xxi, 341. Original publisher's green cloth with gilt lettering at spine. ISBN: 082409039x Fine.

Zustand: New. 1999. Annotated. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. pp. 584 2 Figures.

Hardcover. 8vo. pp xxi, 341. Original publisher's green cloth boards with gilt lettering at spine. Signed presentation copy to folklorist Venetia Newall; "28.1.1987, Oxford. To Venetia- with much thanks yours Eli". ISBN: 082409039X Near fine. Light dints at corners of boards.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 560 pages. 9.75x6.50x2.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In 1908, Solomon Schechter-discoverer of the Cairo Geniza and one of the founders of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America-published his groundbreaking essay on the city of Safed (Tzfat) during the sixteenth century. In the essay, Schechter pointed out the exceptional cultural achievements (religious law, moral teaching, hermeneutics, poetry, geography) of this small city in the upper Galilee but did not yet see the importance of including the foundation on which all of these fields began-the legends that were developed, told, and spread in Safed during this period. In The Legend of Safed: Life and Fantasy in the City of Kabbalah, author Eli Yassif utilizes ""new historicism"" methodology in order to use the non-canonical materials-legends and myths, visions, dreams, rumors, everyday dialogues-to present these legends in their historical and cultural context and use them to better understand the culture of Safed. This approach considers the literary text not as a reflection of reality, but a part of reality itself-taking sides in the debates and decisions of humans and serving as a major tool for understanding society and human mentality.Divided into seven chapters, The Legend of Safed begins with an explanation of how the myth of Safed was founded on the general belief that during this ""golden age"" (1570-1620), Safed was an idyllic location in which complete peace and understanding existed between the diverse groups of people who migrated to the city. Yassif goes on to analyze thematic characteristics of the legends, including spatial elements, the function of dreams, mysticism, sexual sins, and omniscience. The book concludes with a discussion of the tension between fantasy (Safed is a sacred city built on morality, religious thought, and well-being for all) and reality (every person is full of weaknesses and flaws) and how that is the basis for understanding the vitality of Safed myth and its immense impact on the future of Jewish life and culture. The Legend of Safed is intended for students, scholars, and general readers of medieval and early modern Jewish studies, Hebrew literature, and folklore.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Through the use of generic distinctions and definitions developed in folkloristics, Yassif describes the major trends-structural, thematic, and functional-of folk narrative in the central periods of Jewish culture.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 295 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 719pp. Inscribed by Author(s).

Jerusalem, Makor Publishing Ltd, 1970. unpaginated; ex libris former owner inside cover, Very good copy. Hardcover. In this volume are collected eminent studies on the subject, which were printed in various and sometimes forgotten sources. Contr. in Hebrew by Z. Adar, N. Leibovich, S. Spiegel and others. Contributions in English and French by J.G. Frazer, I. Levi, G. Vermes and others.…