Ascetic Hasidism in Jerusalem
| Author | : Daniël Meijers |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 1992-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9004095624 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9789004095625 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (625 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ascetic Hasidism in Jerusalem by : Daniël Meijers
Download or read book Ascetic Hasidism in Jerusalem written by Daniël Meijers and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthropologist's view on Hasidic life in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem. Unlike most studies, this focuses on daily life in an isolated, ascetic community. Not only does the author discuss ideas, but he also deals with such topics as community organisation, social control, religious and political leadership, and attitudes towards the outside world.
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