Title A Treasury of Jewish folklore : stories, traditions, legends, humor, wisdom and folk songs of the Jewish people / edited by Nathan Ausubel

Published New York : Crown Publishers, [1948] ©1948

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Description xxiv, 741 pages : music ; 22 cm Series The folklore series Folklore series Contents Part one. Jewish salt -- Part two. Heroes. Wise men ; Holy men ; Miracles ; Fighters and strong men -- Part three. The human comedy. Droll characters ; Rogues and sinners ; Traditional types ; Humorous anecdotes and jests -- Part four. Tales and legends. Biblical sidelights ; The world to come ; The ten lost tribes ; Folk tales ; Demon tales ; Animal tales -- Part five. Proverbs and riddles. Proverbs and folk sayings ; Folkquips ; Riddles ; Conundrums -- Part six. Songs and dances. Folk songs ; Religious songs Summary A diversified anthology chosen from the 3000 year history of Judaism Analysis Folk-lore Jewish Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Jewish wit and humor. Jews -- Folklore. Jews -- Folklore. Author Ausubel, Nathan, 1898-1986. LC no. 48007593 ISBN 0517502933 9780517502938

Other Titles Jewish folklore Jewish folklore

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