In Those Days, at this Time: Holiness and History in the Jewish CalendarUniversity of Calgary Press, 2007 - 324 páginas Eliezer Segal's approach to Jewish history and tradition has often been light-hearted and humorous. Through his web site and newspaper columns, he has reached out to non-specialist audiences with his entertaining style. "In Those Days, At This Time" is a collection of short essays that explore the intricate framework of sacred days and times which make up the Jewish festival calendar. Each piece is devoted to an occasion in the cycle of sacred seasons. Segal investigates the ways festival observances have been shaped over the generations, looking at different interpretations of their rituals, their symbolism, and their adaptation to changing historical circumstances. With such clever titles as "Getting a Handel on Hanukkah" and "The Eggs and the Exodus", these essays bring a touch of whimsy to a complex and deep-rooted religious tradition. |
Contenido
The Sabbath | 1 |
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur | 7 |
Sukkot and Simhat Torah | 49 |
Hanukkah | 69 |
The Fifteenth of Shevat | 97 |
Purim | 113 |
Passover | 153 |
The Omer Season | 213 |
Israeli Independence Day | 237 |
Shavuot | 249 |
Glossary | 281 |
313 | |
Back Cover | 329 |
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