Men of silk: the hasidic conquest of polish jewish society
Auteur :
Dynner, Glenn
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195175226
Date de publication :
18 mai 2006
Dimensions :
23,6 x 16,2 x 3,2 cm
Poids :
717 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Hasidism is a Kabbalah-inspired Jewish spiritual revival that centers on charismatic leaders and miracle workers known as "Zaddikim." This book provides a critical look at Hasidism's stunning transformation into a mass movement, by highlighting the variegated region of Central Poland.