The Sabbath world : glimpses of a different order of time / Judith Shulevitz.
The Sabbath world : glimpses of a different order of time / Judith Shulevitz.
The Sabbath world : glimpses of a different order of time / Judith Shulevitz.
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Publisher
New York : Random House, c2010.
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N296.41/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxxi, 246 p. ; 25 cm.
Contents
The view from afar -- Time sickness -- Group dynamics -- The scandal of the holy -- The flight from time -- People of the book -- Scenes of instruction -- Remembering the Sabbath.
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Publisher
New York : Random House, c2010.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2010.
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Summary
In this erudite, elegantly written book, critic Judith Shulevitz weaves together histories of the Jewish and Christian sabbaths, speculations on the nature of time, and a rueful account of her personal struggle with the day. Whatever our faith or lack thereof, this rich and resonant meditation on the day of rest will remind us of the danger of lett...
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The Sabbath world : glimpses of a different order of time / Judith Shulevitz.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2010.
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N296.41/2
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74VvexMAaRZM
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvexMAaRZM
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ISBN
1400062004 (alk. paper)
9781400062003 (alk. paper) :
DDC
296.41
MMS ID
991017221599702626
