Preface

Introductory

Notes to Introduction

Comparative Notes to Naftoli Gross’s Ma'aselech un Mesholim

Charity Thwarts Fate

The Efficacy of Prayer and Supplication

Fate Tricked by Change of Name

Change of Place Frustrates Fate

Fate Tricked by Human Shrewdness

Bibliography

Appendix I: Jewish Folk-Narrative Lore

Appendix II: Other Genres of Jewish Folklore

Jewish Folksong, Folk-Music and Folk-Dance

Jewish Proverbs and Riddles

Jewish Folk-Belief and Practice

Jewish Folk Art and Material Culture

Addenda

Table of Tale-Types

Table of Narrative Motifs

General Index

Corrections and Additions