Folktales of Joha, Jewish Trickster

The nearly 300 stories in this lovely volume are from Sephardic oral literature and ethnic culture. They were told in their original language, Judeo-Spanish (Ladino), and documented over 21 years. From 17 countries, including the United States, they come together in this first-ever collection of Joha stories to appear in English.

Summary

Joha has Janus' double face: On the one hand, he is innocent and stupid; on the other, a trickster. He is a cheater and is cheated. He sets traps for others and falls into traps himself; he is simpleton and liar, victimizer and victim.

Product details

• Authors: William Benke
• Assisted by: Ezra Masch (Illustration), Matilda Koen-Sarano (Editor), David Herman (Translation)
• Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2003
• EAN: 9780827607224
• ISBN: 978-0-8276-0722-4
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 239 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 544 g
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Folklore, Mythen und Legenden, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Religion - Judaism, RELIGION / Judaism / Rituals & Practice