ISBN10: 0195175220, ISBN13: 9780195175226, [publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, New York] Hardcover Hardcover. 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 incrucial 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 astutepopulists 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. Hasidism is a Kabbalah-inspired Jewish spiritual revival that centers on charismatic leaders and miracle workers known as "Zaddikim." This book provides a critical look at Hasidism's stunning transformation into a mass movement, by highlighting the variegated region of Central Poland. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. ...

ISBN10: 0195175220, ISBN13: 9780195175226, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover
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ISBN10: 0195175220, ISBN13: 9780195175226, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Hardcover
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New York, NY Oxford University Press, USA 2006 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 396 p.