Hasidism: a new history
Auteur :
Biale, David / Assaf, David / Brown, Benjamin / Gellman, Uriel / Heilman, Samuel / Rosman, Moshe / Sagiv, Gadi / Wodziński, Marcin
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691202440
Date de publication :
14 avr. 2020
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
A must-read book for understanding this vibrant and influential modern Jewish movementHasidism originated in southeastern Poland, in mystical circles centered on the figure of Israel Ba'al Shem Tov, but it was only after his death in 1760 that a movement began to spread. Today, Hasidism is witnessing a remarkable renaissance around the world. T