| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 384 pages) : maps, portraits |
| Contents |
Hasidism in central Poland, 1754-1830 -- Anatomy of a Hasidic conquest -- Warsaw and the patrons of Polish Hasidism -- Yihus : the social composition of Hasidic leadership -- Charlatans or "lovers of Israel"? : evaluating Hasidic populism -- Sermons, stories, and songs : marketing Hasidism |
| Summary |
This study traces the development of the 19th century movement which altered the spiritual, cultural and social timbre of Jewish communities across Eastern and East Central Europe. It highlights its' origins and shows how the movement was built up by securing support, neutralizing opposition & controlling communities |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-378) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Hasidism -- Poland -- History
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RELIGION -- Judaism -- General.
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Hasidism.
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Poland.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781429438346 |
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1429438347 |
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9780195175226 |
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0195175220 |
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