Stories That Changed History - The Unique Career of Shivhei Ha-Besht

In this insightful and engaging lecture, Moshe Rosman explores the career of Shivhei Ha-Besht. Considered one of the best known and widely read Jewish folklore collections of the past two hundred years, In Praise of the Ba'al Shem Tov covers such themes as Besht's miraculous birth and childhood, his initiation into mystical secrets, his dreams, his travels, and most of all the miracles that he performed. Rosman examines the historical and cultural significance of these stories.

About the author

Moshe Rosman is a professor in the Department of Jewish History, at Barllan University, Israel. He is the author of Founder of Hasidism: A Quest for the Historical Ba'al Shem Tov.

Summary

Explores the career of Shivhei Ha-Besht. This book covers such themes as Besht's miraculous birth and childhood, his initiation into mystical secrets, his dreams, his travels, and most of all the miracles that he performed. It examines the historical and cultural significance of these stories.

Product details

• Authors: Moshe Rosman, Moshe Rossman
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.2007
• EAN: 9780815631545
• ISBN: 978-0-8156-3154-5
• No. of pages: 20
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Series: B.G. Rudolph Lectures in Judai; B.G. Rudolph Lectures in Judai; BG Rudolph; The B.G. Rudolph Lectures in Judaic Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies