Compelling Legends: Narrating Reality in Shivḥei ha-Beshṭ

This article contributes to recent discussions regarding the reliability and modes of historical usability of Shivḥei ha-Beshṭ—the earliest Ḥasidic hagiography about the Baʿal Shem Ṭov, the alleged founder of Ḥasidism, and his circle. It considers the biographical portrayal of one of the members of...

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Main Author: Gelman, Uriʾel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2024
In: European journal of jewish studies
Year: 2024, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 55-78
Further subjects:B Legends
B Shivḥei ha-Beshṭ
B Hagiography
B Ḥasidism
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