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A time to mourn, a time to dance :the expression of grief and joy in Israelite religion

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Book News Annotation:

Anderson (religious studies, U. of Virginia) examines the expression of grief and joy not simply as emotional experiences but as ritual behavior as recorded in the Bible and other ancient Near Eastern literature.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780271007298
Subtitle:
(the expression of grief and joy in Israelite religion )
Publisher:
Pennsylvania State University Press
Location:
University Park, Pa. :
Subject:
Bible
Subject:
Rabbinical literature
Subject:
Joy
Subject:
Rabbinical literature -- History and criticism.
Subject:
Laments in the Bible.
Subject:
Joy -- Religious aspects -- Judaism.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Series Volume:
9368
Publication Date:
c1991
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
xvii, 139 p.
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