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

by Michele Klein

Overview

A National Jewish Book Award Winner

Psychologist and folklorist Michele Klein draws upon many rich sources—prayers, folktales, folk remedies, as well as biblical, rabbinical, and mystical literature—to explore childbirth from a specifically Jewish context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780827606081
Publisher:	The Jewish Publication Society
Publication date:	10/01/1998
Pages:	406
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 10.25(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1520L (what's this?)

Editorial Reviews

"Childbirth has undergone a revolution, and Michele Klein's book gives historical depth the Jewish perspective of this revolution. It deserves a place on parents' bookshelves next to classics like . . . What to Expect When You're Expecting. Besides being extremely informative about the abundance of Jewish folklore surrounding childbirth, Klein's book addresses the emotional and spiritual issues involved in every aspect of birth."—Jerusalem Post

Jerusalem Post