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Studies in Jewish Dream Interpretation
Harris, Monford; Harris, Michael
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Description for Studies in Jewish Dream Interpretation
Hardback. Explores different conceptions of dream interpretation in Jewish thought and includes material dealing with two traditional dream-therapy services. The author's exploration into the realm of dream interpretation is important for individuals who are especially interested in Jewish intellectual history and popular culture, as well as for therapists. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; JMTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
The interpretation of dreams in Jewish tradition appears as early as the beginning chapters of the Bible, and scholars have pointed out that even Freud was influenced by the speculation of Jewish dream interpretation in biblical and talmudic literature. These classical texts have served to stimulate and organize Jewish thinking about dreams, one of the perennial existential concerns in human life. Monford Harris explores different conceptions of dream interpretation in Jewish thought and includes material dealing with two traditional dream-therapy services. One service is conducted on several occasions during the liturgical year when priests bless the assembled congregants. The other ... Read more
The interpretation of dreams in Jewish tradition appears as early as the beginning chapters of the Bible, and scholars have pointed out that even Freud was influenced by the speculation of Jewish dream interpretation in biblical and talmudic literature. These classical texts have served to stimulate and organize Jewish thinking about dreams, one of the perennial existential concerns in human life. Monford Harris explores different conceptions of dream interpretation in Jewish thought and includes material dealing with two traditional dream-therapy services. One service is conducted on several occasions during the liturgical year when priests bless the assembled congregants. The other ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Northvale NJ, United States
ISBN
9781568211268
SKU
V9781568211268
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About Harris, Monford; Harris, Michael
Monford Harris, the author of Exodus and Exile: The Structure of Jewish Holidays, has written numerous articles on dreams, various aspects of love and sexuality, and Jewish theology. Professor emeritus of Jewish thought at Spertus College in Chicago, he holds a master's degree and a doctorate in Hebrew literature. He has also received rabbinic ordination
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