The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols
ISBN-10
1461631254
ISBN-13
9781461631255
Category
Reference
Pages
264
Language
English
Published
1995-11-01
Publisher
Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Authors
Ellen Frankel, Betsy Patkin Teutsch

Description

Jewish symbols reflect the interaction of word and image within Jewish culture. Jews have always studied, interpreted, and revered sacred texts; they have also adorned the settings and occasions of sacred acts. Calligraphy and ornamentation have transformed Hebrew letters into art; quotation, interpretation, legend, and wordplay have made ceremonial objects into narrative. This book represents just such a collaboration between art and language. Ellen Frankel and Betsy Platkin Teutsch, writer and artist, have brought their extensive knowledge and talents together to create The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols, the first reference guide of its kind, designed for use by educators, artists, rabbis, folklorists, feminists, Jewish and non-Jewish scholars, and lay readers.

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