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The Art of Passover by Rabbi Stephan O.; Bonni-Dara Michaels; Gabriel M. Goldstein Parnes; Gabriel Goldstein; Bonni-dara Michaels is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Art of Passover about?

119 pages : 32 cm "The values and beliefs, cherished traditions, and hopes of any culture are nowhere more beautifully expressed than in the ritual celebrations passed down from generation to generation. Throughout the centuries, the festival of Passover has brought Jewish families together in a joyous commemoration of the liberation of the ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The haggadahs retelling the epic story, the seder dish filled with foods symbolizing past suffering and the promise of redemption in the future, the goblet of wine poured for Elijah - every item on the seder table is embodied with religious and historical significance." "Gathered from across the centuries and around the world, this collection of Passover art and objects is at once a stunning visual treasury and a fascinating chronicle of Jewish life from the Middle Ages to the present day. In more than 50 full-color photographs you'll discover illuminated haggadahs of breath-taking vibrancy, artifacts finely crafted in precious metals, crystal, fabric, porcelain, and ivory, and paintings alive with the artist's vision and interpretation of Passover rituals. The survival of Jewish identity, religious beli

Author

Rabbi Stephan O.; Bonni-Dara Michaels; Gabriel M. Goldstein Parnes; Gabriel Goldstein; Bonni-dara Michaels

Publisher

Hugh Lauter Levin Associates; Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated

Published

1998

Language

EN

ISBN

9780883634943

Subjects

Art, Religion, History