The aroma of righteousness: scent and seduction in Rabbinic life and literature
"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"--Provided by publisher
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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University Park, Pa
Pennsylvania State University Press
2011
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| In: | Year: 2011 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Aroma
/ Rabbinic literature
/ Rabbinic Judaism
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| Further subjects: | B
Rabbinical literature
History and criticism
B Judaism History Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D B Bible. Old Testament Criticism, interpretation, etc B Odors in the Bible B Jews (Palestine) Social life and customs B Perfumes Religious aspects Judaism |
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| Summary: | "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"--Provided by publisher "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"--Provided by publisher |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-270) and indexes |
| ISBN: | 0271050667 |