ISBN:
9781409411918
,
1409411915
Language:
English
Pages:
180 S.
,
24 cm
Year of publication:
2011
Series Statement:
Transculturalisms, 1400 - 1700
DDC:
820.9/3529924
Keywords:
Travelers' writings, English
;
English literature History and criticism
;
Jews in literature
;
Jews
;
Public opinion
;
History
;
16th century
;
Jews
;
Public opinion
;
History
;
17th century
;
Public opinion
;
England
;
History
;
16th century
;
Public opinion
;
England
;
History
;
17th century
;
Antisemitism
;
England
;
History
;
16th century
;
Antisemitism
;
England
;
History
;
17th century
;
Jewish diaspora
;
Jews in literature
;
Jews
;
Civilization
;
Intercultural communication
;
Religious aspects
;
Judaism
;
Englisch
;
Literatur
;
Juden
;
Geschichte 1500-1700
;
Englisch
;
Reiseliteratur
;
Juden
;
Geschichte 1500-1700
Abstract:
Locating the Jews. Maps of captivity, dispersion and wandering -- In the ghetto, on the mountain top -- Inside the synagogue -- Observing the religion of the Jews. Sacred texts, cursed fables -- Worship and wild gestures -- Circumcision -- Domestic duties, devotions, and ceremonies -- Framing Jewish bodies and souls. Bodies distinctively apparelled -- Looks, shapes and sizes -- A Jew within -- "Mercuriall wits" and "violent passions
Description / Table of Contents:
Locating the Jews. Maps of captivity, dispersion and wandering -- In the ghetto, on the mountain top -- Inside the synagogue -- Observing the religion of the Jews. Sacred texts, cursed fables -- Worship and wild gestures -- Circumcision -- Domestic duties, devotions, and ceremonies -- Framing Jewish bodies and souls. Bodies distinctively apparelled -- Looks, shapes and sizes -- A Jew within -- "Mercuriall wits" and "violent passions."
Note:
Formerly CIP Uk. - Includes bibliographical references and index
URL:
http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=42319
