The Aroma of Righteousness - Scent and Seduction in Rabbinic Life and Literature

Info autore

Deborah A. Green is Greenberg Associate Professor of Hebrew Language and Literature in the Department of Religious Studies and Director of the Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies at the University of Oregon.

Riassunto

Studies aroma in Jewish life and literature in Palestine in the late Roman and early Byzantine periods. Uses the history and material culture of perfume and incense as a lens to view daily activities.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Deborah Green, Deborah A. Green, Deborah A. (Greenberg Associate Professor of Hebrew Language and Literature Green
• Editore: University Presses
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 29.03.2011
• EAN: 9780271037677
• ISBN: 978-0-271-03767-7
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 28 mm
• Peso: 553 g
• Illustrazioni: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Ebraismo; HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, RELIGION / Judaism / History, RELIGION / Judaism / Sacred Writings, RELIGION / Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Judaism, Judaism: Sacred Texts, Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies