Jewish Bestiary: Fabulous Creatures from Hebraic Legend and Lore

A Jewish Bestiary is a book of moral and religious instruction that portrays the behavior of animals to teach human virtues. It features new full-color renderings of thirty-five creatures from Hebraic legend and lore, accompanied by entertaining and instructive tales from biblical, talmudic, midrashic, and kabbalistic sources.

Format: Hardback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2021
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press

In the captivating realm of the Middle Ages, the bestiary emerged as a literary treasure, rivaling the fame of the Bible. Beyond its role as an encyclopedia of the animal kingdom, it became a vessel of moral and religious enlightenment, imparting human virtues through the captivating portrayal of the authentic or imaginative behavior of creatures. In the enchanting pages of A Jewish Bestiary, Mark Podwal takes readers on a journey through a tapestry of animals, both real and mythical, that have captured the Jewish imagination throughout centuries. Originally published in 1984, this revised edition of A Jewish Bestiary boasts new full-color illustrations of thirty-five captivating creatures from the rich tapestry of Hebraic legend and lore. Accompanied by delightful and enlightening tales drawn from biblical, talmudic, midrashic, and kabbalistic sources, Podwal weaves a tapestry of traditional Jewish themes with his unique artistic style. The harmonious convergence of art and history in this enchanting bestiary creates a delightful and enlightening companion for the twenty-first century. From the humble ant to the majestic ziz, herein lies a collection of creatures that hold a special place in the hearts of Jewish enthusiasts.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 191 x 236 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780271091730