A permanent beginning: R. Nachman of Braslav and Jewish literary modernity
"The Hasidic leader R. Nachman of Braslav (1772-1810) has held a place in the Jewish popular imagination for over two centuries. Some see him as the (self-proclaimed) Messiah, others as the forerunner of modern Jewish literature. Existing studies struggle between these dueling readings, largely...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Albany
State University of New York Press
[2020]
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| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Lewis, Yitzhak, 1981-, A permanent beginning : R. Nachman of Braslav and Jewish literary modernity] (2023) (Mandelbaum Kupeev, Alexandra)
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Naḥman, mi-Braslav 1772-1810
/ Jewish literature
/ Historical background
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| RelBib Classification: | BH Judaism |
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Jewish literature
History and criticism
B Rabbis (Ukraine) Biography B Jews (Europe, Eastern) History 19th century B Judaism and literature B Hasidim (Ukraine) Biography B Naḥman of Bratslav (1772-1811) B Ukraine Biography B Jews (Europe, Eastern) History 18th century |