Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society

Hasidism, a kabbalah-inspired movement founded by Israel Ba'al Shem Tov (c1700-1760), transformed Jewish communities across Eastern and...
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Author: Glenn Dynner
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Language: English
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Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society by Dynner, Glenn

Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society

BD$135.84

Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society

BD$135.84
Author: Glenn Dynner
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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.


Author: Glenn Dynner
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/27/2006
Pages: 396
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.28h x 6.36w x 1.25d
ISBN: 9780195175226


Award: National Jewish Book Award - Finalist

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