The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols

by Ellen Frankel, Betsy Platkin Teutsch

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols contains more than 250 definitions and descriptions for ceremonial objects and images, personalities, places, concepts, motifs, and events-all representing central Jewish ideas that continue to play a meaningful role in defining Jewish experience today.

Genres: Judaism, Jewish

262 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1992

Reviews

[Valerie L · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful resource for any student of the bible!!! I learned a ton from reading this book! The set- up is simple with 2 columns on each page just like a regular encyclopedia. Starting with AAron and ending with Zodiac. You will find simple and clear defenitions of many jewish symbols for all sorts of animals, food, numbers, buildings, Jewish traditions, bible people, colors etc. Easy to study a word at a time. I especially liked how it uses many bible scriptures references so that it is easy to look up the verses that each word is found in! A definite must for the study nook in your home!

[Dahlia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of the many Jewish symbols with sources