This article contributes to recent discussions regarding the reliability and modes of historical usability of Shivḥei ha-Beshṭ—the earliest Ḥasidic hagiography about the Baʿal Shem Ṭov, the alleged founder of Ḥasidism, and his circle. It considers the biographical portrayal of one of the members of the Beshṭ’s circle as an example for the narrative construction of early Ḥasidism. An unknown text is then presented as external evidence for one of the legends, enabling insight into the prolonged formation of this hagiographical compendium from the recounted events until its publication in 1814. This test case contributes to inquiries such as the place of historical events in sacred narratives, the cultural contexts for the composition of such legends, and the significance of their apparent reliability as the narrator’s agendas towards audience’s appreciation.

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引人入胜的传说

本文有助于最近关于历史可用性的可靠性和模式的讨论Shivḥei ha-Beshṭ——最早的哈西德圣徒传记，讲述了据称是哈西德主义创始人的巴尔·谢姆·塔夫 (Baʿal Shem Ṭov) 及其圈子。它认为贝什塔圈子成员之一的传记描绘是早期哈西德主义叙事结构的一个例子。然后，将一段未知的文本作为其中一个传说的外部证据，使人们能够深入了解这部圣徒编纂从叙述的事件到其 1814 年出版的长期形成过程。该测试案例有助于诸如历史事件在神圣中的位置等问题的调查。叙事、构成这些传说的文化背景，以及它们作为叙述者的议程对观众欣赏的明显可靠性的重要性。