MIMEKOR YISRAEL ABRIDGED AND ANNOTATED EDITION

Bin Gorions crowning achievement was Mimekor Yisrael a multilayered compendium of postbiblical Jewish lore and demonology CommentaryOne of the most extraordinary publishing events in my memorya huge source of discoveries of the quintessential Jewish experience Nat HentoffThis is a most important collection actually unique in its field I recommend it to all good readers Isaac Bashevis SingerIt is wonderful to have this treasure trove of Jewish Folktales finally available in English Bruno BettelheimIndispensable to anyone wishing to learn and explore the beauty of ancient Jewish legends Elie WieselFor this new edition Dan BenAmos has added commentary historical identification of personalities and events extensive headnotes and a survey of relevant editions and sources A truly monumental work