Publication

2009-03-31 - Berg Publishers Ltd

Language

English

Word Count

80,000 words, Guess

Page Count

320 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • LCCGT540 .S55 2013

Description

A Cultural History of Jewish Dress is the first comprehensive account of how Jews have been distinguished by their appearance from Ancient Israel to today. For centuries Jews have dressed in distinctive ways to communicate their devotion to God, their religious identity, and the early roles of men and women. This lively work explores the rich history of Jewish dress, examining how Jews and non-Jews alike debated and legislated Jewish attire in different places, as well as outlining the major debates on dress within the Jewish community today.

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