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Pilosity, prejudice, and passion in The tale of Old Bearded Achbor by Yaakov ben Elazar of Toledo / Tovi Bibring.
Van Pelt Library PJ5050.J32 S44335 2025
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bibring, Ṭovi, 1973- author.
- Series:
- Studies in mediaeval literature
- Studies in medieval literature
- Language:
- English
- Hebrew
- Subjects (All):
- Jacob ben Eleazar, 1170-1233? Sefer ha-meshalim.
- Jacob ben Eleazar.
- Genre:
- Literary criticism.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 269 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham : Lexington Books, [2025]
- Summary:
- "This book presents an annotated translation alongside a multifaceted analysis exploring beard symbolism, interpretations of moralistic discourses, investigations of cultural assimilation and derogatory imagery, and offers insightful close readings, shedding new light on this intriguing text and its broader cultural context"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contains:
- Jacob ben Eleazar, 1170-1233? Sefer ha-meshalim. English.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Bibring, Ṭovi, 1973- Pilosity, prejudice, and passion in The tale of Old Bearded Achbor by Yaakov ben El'azar of Toledo
- ISBN:
- 9781666949315
- 1666949310
- OCLC:
- 1456760698
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