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Synagogue Life: A Study in Symbolic Interaction Author: Samuel Heilman $8.50 |
Synagogue Life: A Study in Symbolic Interaction |
Editorial Review:
An analysis of the three main dimensions of synagogue life - the houses of prayer, study and assembly. The author documents the synagogue experience and illustrates how people come there not only for spiritual purposes, but also to discover how they fit into the neighbourhood in which they share.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 
The synagogue as subject of sociological study:
Heilman takes a synagogue which he calls ' Kehilat Kodesh' and studies the interactions that take place within it. His goal is not to forward spiritual life but rather to provide knowledge about the 'symbolic interactions' the face- to -face meetings . He studies their rules and norms and analyzes the public space. He writes about gossip and its social functions.
This book will give new knowledge about synagogue life to most readers. It is unlikely however to send anyone racing back to their siddur...more info
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