Men of Silk

NOTE EDITORE

Hasidism, a kabbalah-inspired movement founded by Israel Ba'al Shem Tov (c1700-1760), transformed Jewish communities across Eastern and East Central Europe. In Men of Silk, Glenn Dynner draws upon newly discovered Polish archival material and neglected Hebrew testimonies to illuminate Hasidism's dramatic ascendancy in the region of Central Poland during the early nineteenth century. Dynner presents Hasidism as a socioreligious phenomenon that was shaped in crucial ways by its Polish context. His social historical analysis dispels prevailing romantic notions about Hasidism. Despite their folksy image, the movement's charismatic leaders are revealed as astute populists who proved remarkably adept at securing elite patronage, neutralizing powerful opponents, and methodically co-opting Jewish institutions. The book also reveals the full spectrum of Hasidic devotees, from humble shtetl dwellers to influential Warsaw entrepreneurs.

SOMMARIO

Chapter 1 - - Hasidism in Central Poland, 1754-1830Chapter 2 - - Anatomy of a Hasidic ConquestChapter 3 - - Warsaw and the Patrons of Polish HasidismChapter 4 - - Yihus: The Social Composition of Early Hasidic LeadershipChapter 5 - - Charlatans or "Lovers of Israel"? Evaluating Hasidic PopulismChapter 6 - - Sermons, Stories and Songs: Marketing Hasidism

AUTORE

Glenn Dynner is a Professor of Religion at Sarah Lawrence College

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780195382655
• Dimensioni: 156 x 20.8 x 234 mm Ø 1 gr
• Formato: Brossura
• Illustration Notes: 4 black and white half tone, 2 line illustrations
• Pagine Arabe: 400