The Myth of Ritual Murder: Jews and Magic in Reformation Germany by R. Po-chia H

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In this engrossing book R. Po-Chia Hsia traces the rise and decline of ritual murder trials during that period. Using sources ranging from Christian and Kabbalistic treatises to judicial records and popular pamphlets, Hsia examines the religious sources of the idea of child sacrifice and blood symbolism and reconstructs the political context of ritual murder trials against the Jews.

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II Kings: A New Translation by Mordechai Cogan and Hayim Tadmor First Edition HC

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This first edition copy of "II Kings: A New Translation" by Mordechai Cogan and Hayim Tadmor is a first edition hardcover textbook published by Yale University Press in 1988. This biblical commentary on the Old Testament focuses on the history and religion of Judaism, with 426 pages of English language text. The book is part of "The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries Series" and offers a comprehensive analysis of the subject area, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the study of ancient Jewish texts.

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Rinpa Aesthetic in Japanese Art • Designing Nature • MET Exhibition Catalog 2012

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It explores the history of the Rinpa school, a distinctive style of Japanese art that arose in the 17th century. The book features 153 color illustrations including reproductions of paintings, calligraphy, textiles, and other works from the Rinpa school.

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