Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780827605428
Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society
Imprint: Jewish Publication Society
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Language: English
Number of pages: 452
Weight: 594g
Height: 199mm
Width: 137mm
Spine width: 32mm