Dictionary Of Jewish Biography PDF Download

Are you looking for read ebook online? Search for your book and save it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Download Dictionary Of Jewish Biography PDF full book. Access full book title Dictionary Of Jewish Biography.

Dictionary of Jewish Biography

Dictionary of Jewish Biography
Author: Dan Cohn-Sherbok
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2010-01-07
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1441197842

Download Dictionary of Jewish Biography Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle

From Abraham to Saul Bellow, from Moses Maimonides to Woody Allen, from the Baal Shem Tov to Albert Einstein, this comprehensive dictionary of Jewish biographies provides a first point of entry into the fascinating richness of the Jewish heritage. Modelled on the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Christian Biography (Continuum 2001) and with the advice of leading Jewish scholars, the Dictionary of Jewish Biography provides a rapid reference to those Jewish men and women who have, over the last four thousand years, contributed to the life of the Jewish people and the history of the Jewish religion. This dictionary will prove essential for general readers interested in the evolution of Judaism from ancient times to the present day, a perfect study aid for students and teachers. Designed as an accessible reference tool, this volume is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people - the uninitiated will become initiated; the curious will become informed; the informed will now have a handy reference tool.


A Dictionary of Jewish Names and Their History

A Dictionary of Jewish Names and Their History
Author: Benzion C. Kaganoff
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1996
Genre: Names, Personal
ISBN: 1568219539

Download A Dictionary of Jewish Names and Their History Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle

This reference examines the history of Jewish forenames and surnames, tracing the origin of each name and the changes that have occured over generations.


The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History

The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History
Author: W. Rubinstein
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1083
Release: 2011-01-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 0230304664

Download The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle

This authoritative and comprehensive guide to key people and events in Anglo-Jewish history stretches from Cromwell's re-admittance of the Jews in 1656 to the present day and contains nearly 3000 entries, the vast majority of which are not featured in any other sources.


The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion

The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion
Author: Adele Berlin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 962
Release: 2011
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0199730040

Download The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle

"The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion has been the go-to resource for students, scholars, and researchers in Judaic Studies since its 1997 publication. Now, The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion, Second Edition focuses on recent and changing rituals in the Jewish community that have come to the fore since the 1997 publication of the first edition, including the growing trend of baby-naming ceremonies and the founding of gay/lesbian synagogues. Under the editorship of Adele Berlin, nearly 200 internationally renowned scholars have created a new edition that incorporates updated bibliographies, biographies of 20th-century individuals who have shaped the recent thought and history of Judaism, and an index with alternate spellings of Hebrew terms. Entries from the previous edition have been be revised, new entries commissioned, and cross-references added, all to increase ease of navigation research." -- Provided by publisher.


Historical Dictionary of Judaism

Historical Dictionary of Judaism
Author: Norman Solomon
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2015-01-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 144224142X

Download Historical Dictionary of Judaism Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle

This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Judaism covers the history of the Jewish religion, ranging from its biblical roots, through its formulation in the era of the Talmud, to the present day. This collection covers the development of Judaism in the medieval Christian and Islamic worlds, its varied responses to Enlightenment and modernity, the creation of new philosophies of Judaism in the wake of the Holocaust, and the establishment of the State of Israel, and contemporary issues such as feminism, secularism, and the ethics of war and medicine. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities in Jewish religious history, including biblical personalities with an emphasis on how they are understood in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Judaism.


Dictionary of Jewish Biography

Dictionary of Jewish Biography
Author: Geoffrey Wigoder
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 576
Release: 1991
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Download Dictionary of Jewish Biography Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle


Dictionary of Jewish Usage

Dictionary of Jewish Usage
Author: Sol Steinmetz
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2005
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780742543874

Download Dictionary of Jewish Usage Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle

Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms is a unique and much needed guide to the way many Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic words and meanings are used by English speakers. Sol Steinmetz draws upon his years of dictionary editorial experience, as well as his lifelong study of Jewish history, traditions, and practices, to guide the reader through the essentially uncharted territory of Jewish usage. Dictionary of Jewish Usage clarifies the meanings of Jewish terms that have been absorbed into English, as well as the transliterated Hebrew terms from sacred texts that reflect differing pronunciations. The Dictionary also explains terms that are often misused, sheds light on the meaning of clusters of terminology, and delineates the etymology and pronunciation of many words, making this Dictionary an invaluable guide for anyone curious about Jewish usage.