{"product_id":"men-of-silk-the-hasidic-conquest-of-polish-jewish-society-9780195175226","title":"Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society","description":"Hasidism, a kabbalah-inspired movement founded by Israel Ba'al Shem Tov (c1700-1760), transformed Jewish communities across Eastern and East Central Europe. In \u003cem\u003eMen of Silk\u003c\/em\u003e, Glenn Dynner draws upon newly discovered Polish archival material and neglected Hebrew testimonies to illuminate\u003cbr\u003eHasidism's dramatic ascendancy in the region of Central Poland during the early nineteenth century. Dynner presents Hasidism as a socioreligious phenomenon that was shaped in crucial ways by its Polish context. His social historical analysis dispels prevailing romantic notions about Hasidism.\u003cbr\u003eDespite their folksy image, the movement's charismatic leaders are revealed as astute populists who proved remarkably adept at securing elite patronage, neutralizing powerful opponents, and methodically co-opting Jewish institutions. The book also reveals the full spectrum of Hasidic devotees, from\u003cbr\u003ehumble \u003cem\u003eshtetl\u003c\/em\u003e dwellers to influential Warsaw entrepreneurs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glenn Dynner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/27\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.28h x 6.36w x 1.25d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195175226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e National Jewish Book Award - Finalist\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40092189425779,"sku":"9.7802E+12","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_421224c5-80f5-4b29-89ea-d280681adc87.jpg?v=1652796956","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/men-of-silk-the-hasidic-conquest-of-polish-jewish-society-9780195175226","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}