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The Classic Tales

The Classic Tales

The Classic Tales

Ellen Frankel

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
Año de edición:
1993
Materia
Folclore, mitos y leyendas
ISBN:
9781568210384
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A retelling of 300 Jewish stories spanning 4,000 years and three continents. Drawing on biblical, talmudic, and hasidic tales, the author creates a classic_a map resource book for the brightest jewels in the vast treasure chest of Jewish lore. Six useful indexes, chronological table of contents, glossary, and bibliography.

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