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The Hebrew Goddess

by Raphael Patai ...

Series series Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology
A revised edition containing new chapters on the Shekhina.The Hebrew Goddess demonstrates that the Jewish religion, far from being pure monotheism, contained from earliest times strong polytheistic elements, chief of which was the cult of the mother goddess. Lucidly written and richly illustrated, this third edition contains new chapters of the Shekhina. ... Read more

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A revised edition containing new chapters on the Shekhina.The Hebrew Goddess demonstrates that the Jewish religion, far from being pure monotheism, contained from earliest times strong polytheistic elements, chief of which was the cult of the mother goddess. Lucidly written and richly illustrated, this third edition contains new chapters of the Shekhina.
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Hebrew Myths

The Book of Genesis

by Robert Graves, Raphael Patai ...

The I, Claudius author's "lightning sharp interpretations and insights . . . are here brought to bear with equal effectiveness on the Book of Genesis" ( Kirkus Reviews).This is a comprehensive look at the stories that make up the Old Testament and the Jewish religion, including the folk tales, apocryphal texts, midrashes, and other little-known documents that the Old Testament and the Torah do not ... Read more

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The I, Claudius author's "lightning sharp interpretations and insights . . . are here brought to bear with equal effectiveness on the Book of Genesis" ( Kirkus Reviews).This is a comprehensive look at the stories that make up the Old Testament and the Jewish religion, including the folk tales, apocryphal texts, midrashes, and other little-known documents that the Old Testament and the Torah do not
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Jadid Al-Islam

The Jewish "New Muslims" of Meshhed

by Raphael Patai ...

Series series Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology
This study documents the history, traditions, tales, customs, and institutions of the Jadid al-Islam—"New Muslims."In 1839, Muslims attacked the Jews of Meshhed, murdering 36 of them, and forcing the conversion of the rest. While some managed to escape across the Afghan border, and some turned into true believing Muslims, the majority adopted Islam only outwardly, while secretly adhering to their ... Read more

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This study documents the history, traditions, tales, customs, and institutions of the Jadid al-Islam—"New Muslims."In 1839, Muslims attacked the Jews of Meshhed, murdering 36 of them, and forcing the conversion of the rest. While some managed to escape across the Afghan border, and some turned into true believing Muslims, the majority adopted Islam only outwardly, while secretly adhering to their
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On Jewish Folklore

by Raphael Patai ...

The essays collected in this volume, some of which are presented for the first time in English translation, provide a rich harvest of Jewish customs and traditional beliefs, gathered from all over the world and from ancient to modern times.On Jewish Folklore spans a half-century of scholarly inquiry by the noted anthropologist and biblical scholar Raphael Patai. He essays collected in this volume, ... Read more

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The essays collected in this volume, some of which are presented for the first time in English translation, provide a rich harvest of Jewish customs and traditional beliefs, gathered from all over the world and from ancient to modern times.On Jewish Folklore spans a half-century of scholarly inquiry by the noted anthropologist and biblical scholar Raphael Patai. He essays collected in this volume,
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The Children of Noah

Jewish Seafaring in Ancient Times

by Raphael Patai ...

Here the late Raphael Patai (1910-1996) recreates the fascinating world of Jewish seafaring from Noah's voyage through the Diaspora of late antiquity. In a work of pioneering scholarship, Patai weaves together Biblical stories, Talmudic lore, and Midrash literature to bring alive the world of these ancient mariners. As he did in his highly acclaimed book The Jewish Alchemists, Patai explores a ... Read more

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Here the late Raphael Patai (1910-1996) recreates the fascinating world of Jewish seafaring from Noah's voyage through the Diaspora of late antiquity. In a work of pioneering scholarship, Patai weaves together Biblical stories, Talmudic lore, and Midrash literature to bring alive the world of these ancient mariners. As he did in his highly acclaimed book The Jewish Alchemists, Patai explores a
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From Sofia to Jaffa

The Jews of Bulgaria and Israel

by Guy H. Haskell ...

Series series Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology
From Sophia to Jaffa chronicles the fascinating saga of a population relocated.Within two years of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, an astounding 45,000 of Bulgaria's 50,000 Jews left voluntarily for Israel. This mass exodus was remarkable considering that Bulgaria was the only Axis power to prevent the deportation of its Jews to the death camps during World War II. After their ... Read more

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From Sophia to Jaffa chronicles the fascinating saga of a population relocated.Within two years of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, an astounding 45,000 of Bulgaria's 50,000 Jews left voluntarily for Israel. This mass exodus was remarkable considering that Bulgaria was the only Axis power to prevent the deportation of its Jews to the death camps during World War II. After their
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Encyclopedia of Jewish Folklore and Traditions

by Raphael Patai ...

This multicultural reference work on Jewish folklore, legends, customs, and other elements of folklife is the first of its kind. ... Read more

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This multicultural reference work on Jewish folklore, legends, customs, and other elements of folklife is the first of its kind.
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The Cult of the Saints

Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity, Enlarged Edition

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A new edition of the "brilliantly original and highly sophisticated" study of saint worship after the fall of the Roman Empire ( Library Journal).In this groundbreaking work, Peter Brown explores how the worship of saints and their corporeal remains became central to religious life in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. During this period, earthly remnants served as a heavenly ... Read more

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A new edition of the "brilliantly original and highly sophisticated" study of saint worship after the fall of the Roman Empire ( Library Journal).In this groundbreaking work, Peter Brown explores how the worship of saints and their corporeal remains became central to religious life in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. During this period, earthly remnants served as a heavenly
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The Tudors

An Alternative History of Britain

by Timothy Venning ...

A renowned historian examines some of the most crucial junctions of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Britain—and how they could have gone differently.Timothy Venning's series of alternative histories explores the pathways of British events from the Anglo-Saxon Age to the English Civil War. In this volume, he presents an in-depth analysis of the Tudor period. As always, Venning discusses the ... Read more

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A renowned historian examines some of the most crucial junctions of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Britain—and how they could have gone differently.Timothy Venning's series of alternative histories explores the pathways of British events from the Anglo-Saxon Age to the English Civil War. In this volume, he presents an in-depth analysis of the Tudor period. As always, Venning discusses the
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Time to Start Thinking

America in the Age of Descent

by Edward Luce ...

This look at the crisis facing the United States "explores the gaping disconnect between elite optimism and popular bewilderment, anger, and despair" ( Foreign Affairs)."Gentlemen, we have run out of money. It is time to start thinking." —Sir Ernest RutherfordIn a book destined to spark debate among both liberals and conservatives, journalist Edward Luce advances a carefully constructed argument, ... Read more

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This look at the crisis facing the United States "explores the gaping disconnect between elite optimism and popular bewilderment, anger, and despair" ( Foreign Affairs)."Gentlemen, we have run out of money. It is time to start thinking." —Sir Ernest RutherfordIn a book destined to spark debate among both liberals and conservatives, journalist Edward Luce advances a carefully constructed argument,
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The Historical Atlas of the British Isles

by Ian Barnes ...

A visual history of the many peoples who've inhabited and shaped Britain, from hunter-gatherers to Celts, Vikings, Normans, and modern immigrants.This atlas covers the history of the British Isles from earliest times to the present day. The first hunter-gatherers, who crossed into what would become the United Kingdom by the land-bridge, and later followed by more familiar peoples the Celts, Angles ... Read more

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A visual history of the many peoples who've inhabited and shaped Britain, from hunter-gatherers to Celts, Vikings, Normans, and modern immigrants.This atlas covers the history of the British Isles from earliest times to the present day. The first hunter-gatherers, who crossed into what would become the United Kingdom by the land-bridge, and later followed by more familiar peoples the Celts, Angles
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Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages

Stories of Enlightenment

by Robert Ullman, Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman ...

Commune with these thirty-four unique stories of the moment of enlightenment from ancient and modern masters, and find oneness and absolute freedom.From the Buddha's experience under the Bodhi tree to Eckhart Tolle's realization of the "power of now," Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages brings together stories and writings on moments of spiritual enlightenment by ancient and modern masters. With ... Read more

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Commune with these thirty-four unique stories of the moment of enlightenment from ancient and modern masters, and find oneness and absolute freedom.From the Buddha's experience under the Bodhi tree to Eckhart Tolle's realization of the "power of now," Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages brings together stories and writings on moments of spiritual enlightenment by ancient and modern masters. With
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