~Hardcover
~Vintage - 1976
~ A Caldecott Honor Book
The Golem: A Jewish Legend
In Jewish folklore, a golem is an artificial humanoid made of clay, soil, or dust brought to life by a series of rituals and magical formulas. According to legend, golems could only be created by a powerful rabbi, who either inscribed the word 'emeth (truth) on the golem's forehead or placed a piece of parchment bearing the word Schem (name) in the golem's mouth.
The Golem is a retelling of the Jewish legend of the golem created by Rabbi Lev to protect the Jews of Prague from an angry mob.