9780804732260 - Web of Life: Folklore and Midrash in Rabbinic Literature (Contraversions) von Hasan-Rokem, Galit (4 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. This work weaves its interpretation of Jewish culture in the Palestine of late antiquity on the warp of a singular rabbinic text "Lamentations Rabbah". The textual analyses that form the core of the book are informed by a range of theoretical paradigms rarely brought to bear on rabbinic literature. Translator(s): Stein, Batya. Series: Contraversions: Jews & Other Differences. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 550. . 2000. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 304 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Web of Life is a brilliant study that makes an ancient text relevant to the modern reader. . . . Hasan-Rokem demonstrates not only a thorough scholarly knowledge of folklore and Jewish studies, but also a familiarity with current theoretical trends in literary analysis and interpretation.'--Dan Ben-Amos, University of Pennsylvania'Hasan-Rokem provides a deeply suggestive analysis of the poignant midrashic text, Lamentations Rabbah, employing and blending folkloristic techniques, structural analysis of mythologies, feminist theory, cultural criticism and other theoretical trends in literary analysis and interpretive techniques. . . . This is an engaging and enlightening book.'--Religious Studies Review.