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The Golem of Prague: A New Adaptation of the Documented Stories of the Golem of Prague
Gershon Winkler | Isaac Ben-Samson

The Golem of Prague: A New Adaptation of the Documented Stories of the Golem of Prague

Judaica Press (Jun 01, 1980)
9780910818254
340 pages
Dewey * 190.91
LC Classification Adult

Genre

  • Adult / Literature / Folklore, Parables, Fairy Tales, Myths, Legends, Fables

Subject

  • 190.91Classical Judaica / Jewish Folklore / Ashkenazic / Special Topics / Golem

Plot

Experience one of the most startling and controversial metaphysical Jewish events of all time: the creation of a golem, a man crafted out of clay by the exalted Rabbi Yehudah Loevy ben Bezalel (the Maharal) of Prague to protect sixteenth-century Jews from persecution. The author skillfully captures the essence of the golem and examines its aftermath objectively. Features a dramatized adaptation of the documented adventures of the golem and includes a comprehensive overview of Jewish mysticism, black magic, demonology, miracles and science, plus a summary of other golems in Jewish history. Read it for pleasure as well as perspective.

Personal

Owner Folklore Yiddish & Eastern European
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