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Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism

by Howard Schwartz

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Demonstrates that there is a flourishing mythology in Judaism, which first emerges in the Bible and continues to evolve in all subsequent phases of Jewish literature and lore. This book identifies and collects nearly 700 of these primary Jewish myths. They are drawn from a range of sources including the Bible, and the Jewish apocryphal.

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A very interesting book of mythology.

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Howard Schwartz

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Howard Schwartz is Professor of English at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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National Jewish Book Award (Winner – Reference – 2005)

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Dedication: To David in Appreciation by Anonymous 2009

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Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
DDC/MDS: 296.1 — Religion Other religions Judaism Jewish writings
LCC: BM530 .S472 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Judaism Judaism Sources of Jewish religion. Rabbinical literature
BISAC: REL RELIGION Judaism Sacred Writings

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Languages: English
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Published: 2004
Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
DDC/MDS: 296.1
LCC: BM530 .S472

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42+ Works 3,226 Members

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