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Epstein, Marc Michael, 1964-
Dreams of subversion in medieval Jewish art & literature I
Marc Michael Epstein.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-271-01605-1 (alk. paper)
1. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Jewish. 2. Illumination
of books and manuscripts, Medieval. 3. Jewish art and symbolism .
4. Jud aism- History-Medieval and early modern period, 425 - 1789.
5. Animals, Mythical, in art . 1. Title.
ND2935.E67 1997
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Title page illustration from Aesop's Fables, Ulm, c. 1476.
Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
1 "If lions could carve stones . . .": On Being a " Careful Reader"
2 The Elusive Hare: Constructing Identity
3 The Elephant and the Law: Lex Militans
4 Harnessing the Dragon: A Mythos Transformed
5 "The Horn of His Annoi nted": From History to Eschatology
Conclusion: Wishes, Dreams, and Aspirations
No tes
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Index
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