Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in Folk Religion

Trachtenberg, Joshua

Published by Behrman's Jewish Book Store, New York, 1939

356 pages. First Edition, 1st printing from 1939 on ivory deckle-edged paper. Withdrawn library copy that has been rebound with sticker on back cover and stamps on front end page. New boards and end sheets but with original front cover with a gold and red design. No copy on spine. A few pages have check marks and a line or two of marginalia. A couple of pages with a chipped bottom corner. An in-depth study of Judaic mysticism and beliefs, including biblical interpretations and descriptions of ancient customs. A reprint of the original edition, first published in 1939 by Behrman Jewish Book House. Chapter notes. Glossary of Hebrew terms. Bibliography. Index. From the Foreword: "Folk religion - ideas and practices that never met with the whole-hearted approval of the religious leaders, but which enjoyed such wide popularity that they could not be altogether excluded from the field of religion. beliefs concerning demons and angels, and the many superstitious usages based on these beliefs. the practices of magic. This book offers a contribution to an understanding of folk Judaism, the beliefs and practices that expressed most eloquently the folk psyche - of all the vagaries which, coupled with the historic program of the Jewish faith, made up the everyday religion of the Jewish people." Keywords: Religion, Superstition, Jewish Mythology, Jewish Amulets, Jewish Magic, Sorcery, Demons, Divinations, Esoterica, Astrology, Occult, Judaica, Superstitions, Jewish Customs, Yiddish, the Golem, Necromancy. Seller Inventory # 2606031J-up

Bibliographic Details

Title: Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in ...
Publisher: Behrman's Jewish Book Store, New York
Publication Date: 1939
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition