The Jewish Life Cycle: Rites of Passage from Biblical to Modern Times

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University of Washington Press, 2004 - History - 370 pages
This original and sweeping review of Jewish culture and history examines how and why various rites and customs celebrating stages of the life cycle have evolved through the ages and persisted to this day.

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The Jewish Life Cycle: Rites of Passage from Biblical to Modern Times
Ivan G. Marcus
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Ivan G. Marcus
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TitleThe Jewish Life Cycle: Rites of Passage from Biblical to Modern Times
The Samuel & Althea Stroum lectures in Jewish studies
AuthorIvan G. Marcus
Editionillustrated
PublisherUniversity of Washington Press, 2004
ISBN0295984414, 9780295984414
Length370 pages
Subjects ›  › 

History / Jewish
Religion / General
Religion / Judaism / History
Religion / Judaism / Rituals & Practice
Social Science / Customs & Traditions
Social Science / Jewish Studies
  
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