The Golem of Prague: A New Adaptation of the Documented Stories of the Golem of Prague

Type

Book

Authors

Gershon Winkler

ISBN 10

0910818258

ISBN 13

9780910818254

Tags

Judaism

Description

Experience one of the most startling and controversial metaphysical Jewish events of all time: the creation of a golem, a man crafted out of clay by the exalted Rabbi Yehudah Loevy ben Bezalel (the Maharal) of Prague to protect sixteenth-century Jews from persecution. The author skillfully captures the essence of the golem and examines its aftermath objectively. Features a dramatized adaptation of the documented adventures of the golem and includes a comprehensive overview of Jewish mysticism, black magic, demonology, miracles and science, plus a summary of other golems in Jewish history. Read it for pleasure as well as perspective. - from Amzon

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