A Cultural History of Jewish Dress

by Eric Silverman

Book Overview

A Cultural History of Jewish Dress is the first comprehensive account of how Jews have been distinguished by their appearance from Ancient Israel to today. For centuries Jews have dressed in distinctive ways to communicate their devotion to God, their religious identity, and the proper earthly roles of men and women. This lively work explores the rich history of Jewish dress, examining how Jews and non-Jews alike debated and legislated Jewish...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845205138
• ISBN13: 9781845205133
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.7"