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Kultura czasu, kultura życia, czyli czym jest Szabat?
The meaning of time and the way of life in relation to celebrating the Shabbat

Author(s): Justyna Łapaj
Subject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Jewish studies, Customs / Folklore, Sociology, Theology and Religion, Comparative Studies of Religion, Jewish Thought and Philosophy, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Nationalism Studies, Sociology of Culture
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Shabbat; Jewish culture; Judaism; rituals; tradition

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses some aspects related to the handling of the Sabbath, and its symbolism. The author has focused on approximate basic principles and an explanation of some of them, in order to familiarize the reader with the idea of the Sabbath, as well as, it’s position in Judaism. There were also raised some doubts and obstacles faced by persons, who would like to faithfully observe all of the Sabbath rules.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: XIII
  • Page Range: 235-262
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: Polish