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The Jewish life cycle [electronic resource]

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Title The Jewish life cycle [electronic resource] : rites of passage from biblical to modern times / Ivan G. Marcus.
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher Seattle : University of Washington Press
Creation Date c2004
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-345) and index.
English
Content ""Contents""
""Preface and Acknowledgments""
""Introduction""
""1 / Birth, "Bris," Schooling""
""2 / Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation""
""3 / Engagement, Betrothal, Marriage""
""4 / Aging, Dying, Remembering""
""Conclusions""
""Glossary""
""Notes""
""Bibliography""
""Index""
Series The Samuel & Althea Stroum lectures in Jewish studies
Extent 1 online resource (376 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010708564605171
MARC RECORDS
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