Goodman, Philip
The Hanukkah Anthology (The JPS Holiday Anthologies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780827613188
- author:
- Goodman, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jewish Publication Society
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 504
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.87 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Holidays, Jewish
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Hanukkah Anthology by Philip Goodman is a comprehensive collection of writings that explore the stories and messages of Hanukkah as they have unfolded in Jewish literature over two thousand years. This volume features a wide range of works, including biblical intimations, postbiblical writings, selections from the Talmud and midrashim, medieval texts, home liturgies, laws and customs, observances in different nations, stories, poems, art, and recipes. The anthology includes many notable authors, such as Herman Wouk, Judah L. Magnes, Chaim Potok, Heinrich Heine, Emma Lazarus, Howard Fast, Sholom Aleichem, Curt Leviant, I. L. Peretz, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This collection provides a rich and varied exploration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand its origins, meanings, and celebrations. By drawing on a broad range of sources, The Hanukkah Anthology offers a unique insight into the history and significance of this important holiday.
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