Invisible kingdoms : Jewish tales of angels, spirits, and demons

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Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

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J398.2 Schwartz
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Summary

Come to a world where angels, ghosts, and demons walk amongst the living and anything is possible. Here, in nine tales of the supernatural, invisible creatures take shape and roam the earth to aid or interfere in the lives of humans. A magic staff makes a man see ghosts, a handsome demon tricks a village girl into marriage, and an angel directs a young man through a dangerous venture -- in the guise of a goat!Howard Schwartz's vibrant retelling of mystical Jewish folktales is full of magic and wonder. The stories span many centuries and range in origin from Middle East to Eastern Europe. Weather you believe in angels, ghosts, and demons is for you to decide, but not before you enter these invisible kingdoms and step into a world where the impossible takes shape and anything can happen!

Contents

  • Introduction p. xi
  • I. The Kingdom of Angels p. 1
  • 1. The Angel's Gift p. 3
  • 2. The Angel's Sword p. 9
  • 3. The Angel's Daughter p. 14
  • II. The Kingdom of Spirits p. 25
  • 4. A Roomful of Ghosts p. 27
  • 5. King David Is Alive p. 32
  • 6. The Lost Melody p. 36
  • III. The Kingdom of Demons p. 41
  • 7. Yona and the River Demon p. 43
  • 8. The Demonic Double p. 49
  • 9. Escape from the Kingdom of Demons p. 57
  • Sources p. 68

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