Ostrich Eggs as a Conceptual-Symbolic Accessory in Jewish Synagogues
Abstract The current article discusses the origins and formation of the Jewish custom of hanging ostrich eggs in the synagogue. This habit has been more common in specific countries such as Yemen, and in cities in the land of Israel, such as Safed, Meron, and Jerusalem. The initial reason given for...
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| 格式: | 電子 Article |
| 語言: | English |
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2021
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European journal of jewish studies
Year: 2021, 卷: 15, 發布: 1, Pages: 60-83 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
猶太教
/ 猶太會堂
/ Straußenei
/ 禱告
/ 浓度
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| IxTheo Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion BH Judaism |
| Further subjects: | B
ostrich eggs
B Isaac Luria B Jewish custom B Safed B concentrate on prayer B Synagogues B synagogue of Gwoździec B na'amit |
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| 總結: | Abstract The current article discusses the origins and formation of the Jewish custom of hanging ostrich eggs in the synagogue. This habit has been more common in specific countries such as Yemen, and in cities in the land of Israel, such as Safed, Meron, and Jerusalem. The initial reason given for hanging the eggs was that they might arouse one to concentrate on prayers, as like eggs, prayers are fruitful when accompanied by concentration and true intent. This explanation is based on the “miraculous power” of the ostrich’s sense of sight, capable of warming the eggs and causing them to hatch. |
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| ISSN: | 1872-471X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: European journal of jewish studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/1872471X-11411097 |
