Field Guide to the Jewish Otherworld

In A Field Guide to the Jewish Otherworld, author Jill Hammer leads readers on an enchanting journey through the Jewish spirit realms, introducing us to magical beings like angels and demons, house spirits and spirits of the wild,  ghosts and dybbuks, mythological creatures and ancestral presences. These beings—found in the Bible, the Talmud, modern folktales, medieval spell books, and beyond—each have histories and traditions, and they have gifts to share with the reader who dares approach. You’ll never see the world the same way after learning how every nook and cranny may hold an otherworldly creature—an angel on a mission, or a mischievous spirit about to cause trouble. The illustrations may feed your imagination, but ultimately, A Field Guide to the Jewish Otherworld will remind you that the citizens of the hidden realm are yours to discover.