ISBN: 9780275987633 - pilgrimage and the jews (8 Ergebnisse)

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London, Praeger, 2005. x, 312 pp., Fine copy. Hardcover with dustjacket. The history and breadth of Jewish pilgrimage traditions is rich and varied. Here Gitlitz and Davidson tell the fascinating, and sometimes harrowing, story of Jewish pilgrimage from the beginnings of Judaism to the present time. They trace the history of Jewish pilgrimage and show how the repeated cycles of exile and return to Israel serve the Jews as a kind of pilgrimage in reverse. This lively account is sure to appeal to anyone interested in religious pilgrimage, tourism, and om Jerusalem and the Mt. of Olives, to the tombs of King David, Rachel, and Joseph, from Galilee to Curacao, Jewish pilgrims seek out spiritual transcendence, a return to their roots, communion with those who have gone before, and connection to their common heritage as they visit holy shrines, important synagogues around the world, Nazi death camps, and the graves of leaders, among other holy places. But what makes these places holy? And what purpose do the pilgrimages serve? How has recent unrest in the Middle East contributed to, or detracted from, modern Jewish pilgrimage and its future? These questions and others are answered in these pages. …

Zustand: New. pp. xvi + 312 Illus., Maps.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Covers the story of Jewish pilgrimage from its mythic beginnings of Judaism. This book traces the history of Jewish pilgrimage and shows how the repeated cycles of exile and return to Israel serve the Jews as a kind of pilgrimage in reverse. It also includes photographs of sites discussed in the book. Num Pages: 336 pages, 54 halftones, 5 maps. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRJ; HRLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 934. . 2005. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 312 pages. 10.25x7.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.