A Time to Be Born: Customs and Folklore of Jewish Birth

By Michele Klein
372 pages

Contributors:: Michele Klein
Publisher:: Jewish Publication Society
Place of publication:: Philadelphia
Publication year:: 1998
Subjects:: Childbirth--Religious Aspects--Judaism
Jews--Folklore

Read the full-text book with a free, 1-day trial of Questia

Synopsis

Psychologist Michele Klein's book, unlike any other book on childbirth, drawers on prayers, folktales, folk remedies, Jewish mystical literature and many historical and religious documents to explore childbirth in a Jewish context. Expecting parents, grandparents, Jewish community workers, even obstetricians and midwives will find the book a helpful and informative one about Jewish attitudes, customs and hopes during this special time.

Show entire table of contents

A Time to Be Born: Customs and Folklore of Jewish Birth

Synopsis

Related books and articles at Questia

Table of contents

Related topics at Questia

Related topic categories at Questia