Mimekor Yisrael, Abridged and Annotated Edition: Classical Jewish Folktales

By Dan Ben-Amos

Book Overview

" Bin Gorion's] crowning achievement was Mimekor Yisrael, a multilayered compendium of post-biblical Jewish lore and demonology." --Commentary

"One of the most extraordinary publishing events in my memory--a huge source of discoveries of the quintessential Jewish experience." --Nat Hentoff

"This is a most important collection, actually unique in its field. I recommend it to all good readers." --Isaac Bashevis Singer

"It is wonderful to have this treasure trove of Jewish Folktales finally available in English." --Bruno Bettelheim

"Indispensable to anyone wishing to learn and explore the beauty of ancient Jewish legends." --Elie Wiesel

For this new edition, Dan Ben-Amos has added commentary, historical identification of personalities and events, extensive headnotes, and a survey of relevant editions and sources. A truly monumental work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253205883
• ISBN13: 9780253205889
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher