Jewish Folklore and Ethnology
What, Why, and Whither
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2687671 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Simon J Bronner (0009-0003-4773-8934, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-45 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Jewish folklore and ethnology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2833-2563 • E-ISSN: 2833-258X |
| Publisher | Project MUSE (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1353/jfe.2022.0008 |
| OpenAlex | W4324012174 |
| Language | EN |
This inaugural article for *Jewish Folklore and Ethnology* sets forth the parameters of the field, arguing for its continuing relevance in Jewish Studies and folklore studies generally. It reviews the development of Jewish folklore as a discipline, highlighting its major figures and approaches, and then considers the current state of the field, including the impact of new technologies and theoretical perspectives. The article concludes by suggesting future directions for research, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with contemporary issues
Aesthetics · Archaeology · Art · Ethnology · Folklore · Folkloristics · Jewish identity · Judaism · Modernization theory · Political science · Sociology · Anthropology · Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies · History · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Jewish Identity and Society · Law
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |