Hasidic Performance: Establishing a Religious (Non) Identity in the Tales about Rabbi Zusha of Annopol

The article discusses Hasidic traditions about the Tzaddik Rabbi Zusha of Annopol and how his conduct can be considered as parodic repetition or deviation from stylized acts. Topics covered include Rabbi Zusha's deep insights into the limitations of human language and structures of consciousnes...

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Published in:The journal of religion
Main Author: Ḳoifman, Tsipi 1970-2019 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Chicago Press 2015
In: The journal of religion
Further subjects:B Jewish sects
B Religion
B Identification (religion)
B Hasidism
B Rabbis
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Summary:The article discusses Hasidic traditions about the Tzaddik Rabbi Zusha of Annopol and how his conduct can be considered as parodic repetition or deviation from stylized acts. Topics covered include Rabbi Zusha's deep insights into the limitations of human language and structures of consciousness and how the application of post-modern terms and discourse can provide new insights into classic texts.
ISSN:1549-6538
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1086/678534