Death in Jewish Life

Burial and Mourning Customs Among Jews of Europe and Nearby Communities

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Contributor(s)
Reif, Stefan C. (editor)
Lehnardt, Andreas (editor)
Collection
Knowledge Unlatched (KU); Kollektion FID Jüdische Studien / Collection FID Jewish Studies
Language
English
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Abstract
This volume examines in inter-disciplinary perspective the degree to which the medieval Ashkenazi were innovative in the area of communal activity surrounding burial and mourning customs. The topics cover liturgical poetry as well as statutory prayers confessions, final testimonies and acts of charity funeral and mourning rites the influences of the surrounding non-Jewish the effects of major acts of persecution.
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https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/34698
Keywords
Jewish Studies; Religion; Judaism; Rituals & Practice; History
ISBN
9783110377484
Publisher
De Gruyter
Publisher website
http://www.degruyter.com/
Publication date and place
Berlin, Germany, 2014-08-28
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Series
Rethinking Diaspora,
Classification
Social groups: religious groups and communities
Relating to Jewish people and groups
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