The aroma of righteousness : scent and seduction in rabbinic life and literature / Deborah A. Green.

Author/creator Green, Deborah A.
Format Book
Publication InfoUniversity Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Odors in the Bible.
Perfumes--Religious aspects. --Judaism.
Rabbinical literature--History and criticism.
Jews--Palestine. --Social life and customs.
Judaism--History. --Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.

Contents Tracking the trail of scent: an introduction -- The aroma of daily life: aromatics in Roman and rabbinic culture -- Election and the erotic: biblical portrayals of perfume and incense -- Spicy ideologies: fragrance and rabbinic beliefs -- Soothing odors: death, suffering, and sacrifice -- Ephemerality and fragrance: desire for divine immanence.
Abstract "Studies aroma in Jewish life and literature in Palestine in the late Roman and early Byzantine periods. Uses the history and material culture of perfume and incense as a lens to view daily activities"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2010039072
ISBN9780271037677 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0271037679 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BS1199.O36 G74 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold