Pilosity, prejudice, and passion in The Tale of Old Bearded Achbor by Yaakov ben Elazar of Toledo

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Abstract

"This book presents an annotated translation alongside a multifaceted analysis exploring beard symbolism, interpretations of moralistic discourses, investigations of cultural assimilation and derogatory imagery, and offers insightful close readings, shedding new light on this intriguing text and its broader cultural context"
Original languageEnglish
PublisherLexington Books
Number of pages269
ISBN (Print)9781666949315
StatePublished - 2025

Keywords

  • Jacob ben Eleazar 1170-1233? Maʻaśeh be-ʻakhbor ha-zaḳen
  • Narrative poetry Hebrew Translations into English$$QNarrative poetry Hebrew Translations into English -- Translations into English
  • Narrative poetry Hebrew -- History and criticism
  • Other (Philosophy) in literature
  • Tales Jewish -- History and criticism

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