The encyclopedia of Hasidism
By: edited by Tzvi M. Rabinowicz.
Contributors: Rabinowicz, Tzvi, 1919-
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Northvale, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 583
Subjects: Hasidism -- Encyclopedias.; Hasidim -- Encyclopedias.
Description: The Encyclopedia of Hasidism is the first and only comprehensive English-language reference work of its kind to cover all aspects of Hasidism. Included are biographical entries on the great hasidic leaders of past and present generations and a wealth of information on hasidic principles, customs, and lore.

This encyclopedia includes biographies of hasidic leaders of the past two hundred years - from the founder of the movement, Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, to the leaders of the different dynasties of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Cross-referencing refers the reader to other entries containing essential supplementary material, and many entries have a select bibliography that refers the reader to other related works in both English and foreign languages.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 567-583).