Gathering of Angels
Morris B Margolies
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Description for Gathering of Angels
Hardback. A Gathering of Angels: Angels in Jewish Life and Literature looks at Jewish history in a unique way-through the eyes of angels. A rabbi and a scholar, Morris B. Margolies pores through nearly three thousand years of literature and lore in an enlightening exploration of the angels, who shape and reflect Jewish beliefs, hopes, and fears. Num Pages: 274 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 186 x 29. Weight in Grams: 567.
A Gathering of Angels: Angels in Jewish Life and Literature looks at Jewish history in a unique way–through the eyes of angels. A rabbi and a scholar, Morris B. Margolies pores through nearly three thousand years of literature and lore in an enlightening exploration of the angels, who shape and reflect Jewish beliefs, hopes, and fears. This unique gathering encompasses angels from familiar biblical tales such as the angels on Jacob's ladder, Elijah the prophet-angel, and Satan, the most famous fallen angel–as well as angels from more esoteric texts and sources like the mystical classic Zohar, hasidic tales, and the ... Read more
A Gathering of Angels: Angels in Jewish Life and Literature looks at Jewish history in a unique way–through the eyes of angels. A rabbi and a scholar, Morris B. Margolies pores through nearly three thousand years of literature and lore in an enlightening exploration of the angels, who shape and reflect Jewish beliefs, hopes, and fears. This unique gathering encompasses angels from familiar biblical tales such as the angels on Jacob's ladder, Elijah the prophet-angel, and Satan, the most famous fallen angel–as well as angels from more esoteric texts and sources like the mystical classic Zohar, hasidic tales, and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
Number of Pages
274
Place of Publication
Northvale NJ, United States
ISBN
9780765760487
SKU
V9780765760487
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99-15
About Morris B Margolies
Morris B. Margolies is Rabbi Emeritus of Beth Shalom Congregation of Kansas City, Missouri, and a former professor of Jewish history at the University of Kansas. He was ordained by Yeshiva University, has a master's degree from the University of Chicago, and also holds a doctorate in Jewish History from Columbia University. Rabbi Margolies is the author of numerous books, ... Read more
Reviews for Gathering of Angels
In this book, Morris Margolies charms and enlightens his readers with his timeless tales of wonder and being.
Elie Wiesel A captivating work that will well reward the reader. . . . A well-researched and clearly written guide through one of the most fascinating aspects of Judaism: the multi-faceted world of angels from the sacred time of the Bible ... Read more
Elie Wiesel A captivating work that will well reward the reader. . . . A well-researched and clearly written guide through one of the most fascinating aspects of Judaism: the multi-faceted world of angels from the sacred time of the Bible ... Read more