Mimekor Yisrael Selected Classical Jewish Folktales

"[Bin Gorion's] crowning achievement was Mimekor Yisrael, a multilayered compendium of post-biblical Jewish lore and demonology." -- Commentary "One of the most extraordinary publishing events in my memory -- a huge source of discoveries of the quintessential Jewish experience." -- Nat Hentoff "This is a most important collection, actually unique in its field. I recommend it to all good readers." -- Isaac Bashevis Singer "It is wonderful to have this treasure trove of Jewish Folktales finally available in English." -- Bruno Bettelheim "Indispensable to anyone wishing to learn and explore the beauty of ancient Jewish legends." -- Elie Wiesel For this new edition, Dan Ben-Amos has added commentary, historical identification of personalities and events, extensive headnotes, and a survey of relevant editions and sources. A truly monumental work.Ben-Amos, Dan is the author of 'Mimekor Yisrael Selected Classical Jewish Folktales' with ISBN 9780253205889 and ISBN 0253205883.