Description
Book SynopsisExplores some of the animals, both real and mythical, found in biblical, talmudic, midrashic, and kabbalistic sources.
Trade Review“A children's book for grown-ups, A Jewish Bestiary is modest in appearance, broad in learning and deep in subtle humor.”
—The New York Times
“In repurposing symbols of non- and anti-Jewish dominance, the page asserts a Jewish read of history and the animal kingdom—exactly what a Jewish bestiary should do.”
—PJ Grisar The Forward
“Just in time for Chanukah and Hanukkah gifting, Mark Podwal’s latest volume of myth and lore, A Jewish Bestiary: Fabulous Creatures From Hebraic Legend & Lore (The Pennsylvania State University Press), is a menagerie between covers.”
—Steven Heller Print
“A Jewish Bestiary is a treasure trove of Jewish beliefs about the actual and mystical roles animals play in our lives.”
—Fred Reiss San Diego Jewish World
“It is a beautiful book to enjoy and makes a good present, suitable for a wide audience.”
—Maria Cioată Journal for the Study of the Old Testament
“A Jewish Bestiary, updated from the 1984 version, is a book truly for all ages.”
—Ellen Share Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews
