The Hasidic anthology;
tales and teachings of the Hasidim; the parables, folk-tales, fables, aphorisms, epigrams, sayings, anecdotes, proverbs, and exegetical interpretations of the Hasidic masters and disciples; their lore and wisdom;
translated from the Hebrew, Yiddish, and German, selected, compiled and arranged by Louis I. Newman in collaboration with Samuel Spitz; with an introduction on "The Hasidim: their history, literature and doctrines".

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Main Author

Newman, Louis I. (Louis Israel), 1893-1972.

Related Names

Spitz, Samuel.

Language(s)

English ; Hebrew ; Yiddish ; German

Published

New York, Scribner, 1934, 1938 printing.

Subjects

Homiletical illustrations.
Jewish literature.
Hasidism.

Note

"Writings in English on the Hasidim": p. 535-538; "Bibliography of books used": p. 539-548.

Physical Description

xc, 720 p. 24 cm.

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