The Purim Anthology - Paperback

Name: The Purim Anthology - Paperback
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SKU: 9780827613195
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by Philip Goodman (Editor)

Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals.

The Purim Anthology recounts the origins of the first Purim, then examines festival observances in different eras throughout the world, laws and rites, and finally provides plays and poems, stories and songs. This treasury includes "The Origin of Purim" by Solomon Grayzel, "The Esther Story in Art" by Rachel Wischnitzer, "Purim in Music" by A. W. Binder (including an extensive compilation of Purim songs), "The History of Purim Plays" by Jacob Shatzky, Purim celebrations in Tel Aviv by Mortimer J. Cohen, and Purim in humor by Israel Davidson--all together a thoughtful and fun-filled literary feast.

Author Biography

Philip Goodman (1911-2006) was a rabbi and served as director of the Jewish education and Jewish center division for the Jewish Welfare Board, executive secretary of the Jewish Book Council, and executive secretary of the American Jewish Historical Society. He is the author or editor of many books, including seven volumes in the JPS Holiday Anthologies series.

Number of Pages: 564

Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.2 x 8.9 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: July 01, 2018

ISBN	9780827613195
Publisher	Jewish Publication Society
Genre	Religion & spirituality, History, and Young adult
Format	Paperback
Published	July 2018
Language	ENG- English
Pages	564
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print