Men of silk
Subtitle: the Hasidic conquest of Polish Jewish Society
By: Glenn Dynner.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780195175226
Subjects: Hasidism -- Poland -- History
Description: This study traces the development of the 19th century movement which altered the spiritual, cultural and social timbre of Jewish communities across Eastern and East Central Europe. It highlights its' origins and shows how the movement was built up by securing support, neutralizing opposition and controlling communities.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Hasidism in central Poland, 1754-1830; title: Anatomy of a Hasidic conquest; title: Merchant princes and zaddikim : the patrons of Polish Hasidism in Warsaw; title: Yihus : the social composition of early Hasidic leadership; title: Charlatans or "lovers of Israel"? : evaluating Hasidic populism; title: Sermons, stories, and songs : marketing Hasidism.