The encyclopedia of Jewish symbols
By: by Ellen Frankel and Betsy Platkin Teutsch.
Contributors: Teutsch, Betsy Platkin.
Publisher: J. Aronson; Jason Aronson, Inc.
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Northvale, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
Subjects: Judaism -- Encyclopedias.; Jewish art and symbolism -- Encyclopedias.; Jews -- Folklore -- Encyclopedias.
Description: This book is a reference guide designed for use by educators, artists, rabbis, folklorists, feminists, Jewish and non-Jewish scholars, and lay readers. its more than 250 entries include ...

... Ceremonial objects and images, personalities, places, concepts, motifs, and events Tht have come to represent Central Jewish ideas and continue to play a meaningful role in defining ...

... Jewish experience today. each entry traces the Symbol's history from its ancient roots to its modern expression.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-228) and indexes.