Death in Jewish Life : Burial and Mourning Customs Among Jews of Europe and Nearby Communities

This volume examines in inter-disciplinary perspective the degree to which the medieval Ashkenazi were innovative in the area of communal activity surrounding burial and mourning customs. The topics cover liturgical poetry as well as statutory prayers confessions, final testimonies and acts of chari...

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Other Authors: Reif, Stefan C. (Editor), Lehnardt, Andreas (Editor)
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Published: Berlin, Germany De Gruyter 20140828
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