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- Jewish Life in the Middle Ages
- Book
- 2010
- Published by: Jewish Publication Society
summary
This classic work of scholarship illustrates the richness, complexity, and fullness of medieval Jewish life. Readers will discover how much was hidden from the inquisitive and often hostile gaze of Christian Europe. Israel Abrahams vividly details the customs, manners, and mores, and delves into the social culture of Jewish life at this time.
Table of Contents
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- INTRODUCTION
- pp. xvii-xxvi
- CHAPTER II. LIFE IN THE SYNAGOGUE
- pp. 15-34
- CHAPTER III. COMMUNAL ORGANIZATION
- pp. 35-61
- CHAPTER V. SOCIAL MORALITY
- pp. 83-95
- CHAPTER VI. THE SLAVE TRADE
- pp. 96-112
- CHAPTER VII. MONOGAMY AND THE HOME
- pp. 113-139
- CHAPTER VIII. HOME LIFE (continued)
- pp. 140-162
- CHAPTER IX. LOVE AND COURTSHIP
- pp. 163-185
- CHAPTER X. MARRIAGE CUSTOMS
- pp. 186-210
- CHAPTER XI. TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS
- pp. 211-229
- APPENDIX TO CHAPTERS XI AND XII
- pp. 245-250
- CHAPTER XIII. THE JEWS AND THE THEATRE
- pp. 251-259
- CHAPTER XV. COSTUME IN LAW AND FASHION
- pp. 273-290
- CHAPTER XVI. THE JEWISH BADGE
- pp. 291-306
- CHAPTER XIX. THE MEDIEVAL SCHOOLS
- pp. 340-356
- CHAPTER XX. THE SCOPE OF EDUCATION
- pp. 357-372
- INDEX I. HEBREW AUTHORITIES
- pp. 431-436
- INDEX II. GENERAL INDEX
- pp. 437-452
Additional Information
ISBN
9780827610415
Related ISBN(s)
9780827605428
MARC Record
OCLC
794700955
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No