Jewish Legends

Jewish Legends by David Goldstein. Published by Peter Bedrick Books, New York, NY, 1987. New & Revised Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. 144 Pgs. ISBN 0872260453. LCCN 86-22244. Library of the World's Myths and Legends. An authoritative series on the major mythologies of the world. This book explores the core of the Jewish faith by retelling he stories made up and told by Jews throughout the world. The author develops essential ideas of Judaism, including the creation of the universe, the history of man, the history of Isr'l and the future of Isr'l. He retells the familiar Biblical stories surrounding the great Biblical personalities such as Abraham, Moses and Elijah. He then goes on to show how their ideas and their characters were developed in the legends and folklore surrounding the Torah, and elaborated throughout the rabbinical tradition. Illustrated in color and black and white. First published in 1980 as Jewish Folklore and Legend by Newnes Books, London. Description text copyright 2003 BooksForComfort. Item ID 6541.