{"product_id":"tales-of-the-shedim-and-mazikeen-a-collection-of-modern-and-ancient-jewish-ghost-stories-and-mystical-legends-with-excerpts-from-the-talmud-mishnah-paperback","title":"Tales of the Shedim and Mazikeen: A Collection of Modern and Ancient Jewish Ghost Stories and Mystical Legends, with excerpts from the Talmud, Mishnah - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAaron Brachfeld\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJewish werewolves robbing hospitals for blood in India, tiny golems disguised as children's dolls defending their communities from the inquisition, gossiping ghosts discussing the harvest, lingering legacies from Pharonic Egypt, meditative Chinese mazikeen, and protective German shedim: this book explores a rich global tapestry of Jewish folklore that will enchant adults and young readers alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from the Talmud, Mishnah, Kabbalah, and other sacred texts, this collection not only entertains but also provides a deeper understanding of Jewish mystical traditions. Accompanied by thoughtful analysis and scholarly citations, this is both an enjoyable read and a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about Jewish traditions and mysticism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes annotated bibliography with brief but interesting and entertaining biographies of authorities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction: Excerpt from On the Giants, by Philo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Minyan of Shadows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpts from the Shulchan Arukh, Yoreh De'ah 179\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYakov and the Mountain King\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from the Berakhot 18b:12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shabbat Guest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from the Mishneh Torah, Foreign Worship and Customs of the Nations 1 and 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Klutzy Mazikeen of Rachmim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from Chullin 105b:15-106a:1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from Shulchan Arukh, Choshen Mishpat 378:1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mazikeen in the Cooking Pot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from Rambam on Leviticus 17:7:1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Monster in Almah's Closet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from Berakhot 62a:8-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from the Avodah Zarah, 42b:13-15\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea for Two\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from Sforno, on Deuteronomy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Cries for Spilled Milk?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from Sippurei Maasiyot 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Night in the Cemetery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from Rambam on Leviticus 17:7:1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt from Shabbat 31a:11\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlood for Blood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExcerpt from Rabbenu Ephraim's Commentary from R. 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