Bibliograph

Jerusalem of gold, Jewish stories of the enchanted city, retold by Howard Schwartz ; illustrated by Neil Waldman

Type

Label

Jerusalem of gold, Jewish stories of the enchanted city, retold by Howard Schwartz ; illustrated by Neil Waldman

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jerusalem of gold

Oclc number

51900394

Responsibility statement

retold by Howard Schwartz ; illustrated by Neil Waldman

Sub title

Jewish stories of the enchanted city

Summary

Jewish stories set in Jerusalem, adapted from the Talmud and Midrash, Hasidic sources, and oral tradition, with origins in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Spain, Italy, and Greece

Table Of Contents

The bird of happiness -- The mountain that moved -- The language of birds -- How the walls of the Temple were built -- The vampire demon -- The story of Serah, who lived longer than Methuselah -- The princess of light -- Challahs in the ark -- The miracle at King David's tomb -- Rabbi Nachman's chair -- Milk and honey

Target audience

juvenile

Classification