Description
| Product ID: | 9780691202440 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Hasidism |
| Subtitle: | A New History |
| Authors: | Author: Benjamin Brown, Uriel Gellman, Samuel Heilman, Moshe Rosman, Marcin Wodzinski, Gadi Sagiv, David Biale, David Assaf |
| Page Count: | 896 |
| Subjects: | History of religion, History of religion, Judaism, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Sociology, Judaism: theology, Jewish studies, Sociology |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A must-read book for understanding this vibrant and influential modern Jewish movementHasidism originated in southeastern Poland, in mystical circles centered on the figure of Israel Ba'al Shem Tov, but it was only after his death in 1760 that a movement began to spread. Today, Hasidism is witnessing a remarkable renaissance around the world. T |
| Imprint Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-04-14 |
