The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer: The Ashkenazic and Sephardic Rites

by Macy Nulman

Book Overview

Fifteen years in the making, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer is a monumental achievement. Never before has such a comprehensive resource been available to those searching for answers to questions on Jewish prayer. Macy Nulman has provided, in one unique, accessible volume, information on each and every prayer recited in the Ashkenazic and Sephardic traditions, creating an invaluable tool for study or quick reference. Prayer books are essentially...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568218850
• ISBN13: 9781568218854
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Jason Aronson
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Indispensable for the davvener

I do not know of any other encyclopedia of Jewish prayer that provides a description of so many prayers individually. This guide will answer many questions about prayers we often go through without understanding the origin or meaning of. It is indispensable for he reference libary of every ' davvaning' Jew.