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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Jewish Terms by : Ronald L. Eisenberg
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Terms written by Ronald L. Eisenberg and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vocabulary of Judaism includes religious terms, customs, Hebrew, Aramaic and Yiddish terms, terms related to American Jewish life and the State of Israel. All are represented in this new guide, with easy to read explanation and cross-references.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Jewish Usage by : Sol Steinmetz
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Usage written by Sol Steinmetz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author :Joyce Eisenberg Publisher :Jewish Publication Society of America ISBN 13 :9780827607231 Total Pages :228 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (72 download)
Book Synopsis The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words by : Joyce Eisenberg
Download or read book The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words written by Joyce Eisenberg and published by Jewish Publication Society of America. This book was released on 2001 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1000 entries for Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, culture, history, the Bible and other sacred texts, and worship. Each entry has a pronunciation guide and is cross-referenced to related terms.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Jewish Words by : Joyce Eisenberg
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Words written by Joyce Eisenberg and published by Jewish Publication Society. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized in an A to Z format for easy reference, The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words contains 1,200 entries derived from Yiddish, Hebrew, Aramaic, and English. The entries include words for and associated with Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, culture, history, the Bible and other sacred texts, worship, and more. Each entry has a pronunciation guide and is cross-referenced to other related terms. The introduction is an excellent primer on the history of Jewish words, their transliteration, and pronunciation. The indexes at the back, arranged by categories, help readers easily find the words they want, even when they don't know the exact spelling. This handy and very accessible dictionary is an excellent resource not just for Jews, but for anyone who wants to check the meaning, spelling, and/or pronunciation of Jewish words.
Book Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion by : Adele Berlin
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion written by Adele Berlin and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend by : Alan Unterman
Download or read book Dictionary of Jewish Lore & Legend written by Alan Unterman and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1991-07-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear and well-illustrated guide to the main characters and legends of Judaism This book captures the richness and vitality of traditional Jewish culture: a web of legend, folklore and superstition that is crucial to understanding Judaism. Topics include Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish year; the languages and sub-groups within the Jewish community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in. The book also reveals another side of Judaism, a world populated by angels and demons, sages and Kabbalists, and creatures unknown to zoologists.
Download or read book The Chosen written by Chaim Potok and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of two fathers and two sons and the pressures on all of them to pursue the religion they share in the way that is best suited to each. And as the boys grow into young men, they discover in the other a lost spiritual brother, and a link to an unexplored world that neither had ever considered before. In effect, they exchange places, and find the peace that neither will ever retreat from again.
Book Synopsis The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary by : N. S. Doniach
Download or read book The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary written by N. S. Doniach and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1091 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary is a detailed guide to current usage in English and Hebrew. In addition to a full range of idioms and phrases, slang and colloquialisms, the dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of technical, scientific, legal, medical, and academic terminology. Care has also been taken to record British, American, and Australian variants. Both the presentation and content of the dictionary are designed to guide the reader through the pitfalls of varying register and context; clearly labelled senses and numerous example phrases ensure maximum clarity and accessibility. The result is an essential reference tool for English and Hebrew users alike. The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary was compiled and edited at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
Book Synopsis The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words by : Joyce Eisenberg
Download or read book The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words written by Joyce Eisenberg and published by Jewish Publication Society of America. This book was released on 2001 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1000 entries for Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, culture, history, the Bible and other sacred texts, and worship. Each entry has a pronunciation guide and is cross-referenced to related terms.
Book Synopsis The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism by : Alan Avery-Peck
Download or read book The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism written by Alan Avery-Peck and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-02-24 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by two internationally renowned experts, and with over 600 wide-ranging and informative entries, The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism provides the reader with an invaluable reference aid to all areas of the religion. Topics covered include: *The religion's forms and history *Its institutions, religious practices and life cycle rites *Key texts and people, symbols and holy days *An understanding of theological terms, doctrine and philosophy.
Book Synopsis Modern English-Yiddish Dictionary by : Uriel Weinreich
Download or read book Modern English-Yiddish Dictionary written by Uriel Weinreich and published by Schocken. This book was released on 1987-12-27 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The standard reference guide, with more than 20,000 entries ranging from colloquial to literary Yiddish, plus: a grammar guide, a pronunciation key, and instructions for usage Dr. Uriel Weinreich’s Modern English-Yiddish Yiddish-English Dictionary has been praised by both scholars and Yiddish writers for its completeness, its remarkable insight into the meanings of Yiddish words and expressions, and its precise presentation of Yiddish grammar and pronunciation. It is the work of one of this century’s most admired scholars of Yiddish language and culture, and took twenty years to complete. Comprehensive and reliable, the Modern English-Yiddish Yiddish-English Dictionary is the standard reference guide to contemporary Yiddish, an essential volume for the beginner and the expert alike.
Book Synopsis Comprehensive English-Yiddish Dictionary by : Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath
Download or read book Comprehensive English-Yiddish Dictionary written by Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -Revised and expanded 2nd Ed of the award-winning, Comprehensive English-Yiddish Dictionary. -Includes more than 85,000 words, and approximately 1000 new terms. First edition sold over 3500 copies.
Book Synopsis A Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the Hebrew Language for Readers of English by : Ernest Klein
Download or read book A Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the Hebrew Language for Readers of English written by Ernest Klein and published by Carta Jerusalem. This book was released on 1987 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the Hebrew Language is a clear and concise work on the origins of Hebrew words and their subsequent development. Each of the 32,000 entries is first given in its Hebrew form, then translated into English and analyzed etymologically, using Latin transcription for all non-Latin scripts. This etymological dictionary of biblical Hebrew distinguishes between Biblical, Post Biblical, Medieval, and Modern Hebrew, and includes cognate information for Aramaic, Arabic, Akkadian, Ugaritic, Greek, and more This Hebrew dictionary is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the rich history of the Hebrew language.
Book Synopsis A Glossary of Jewish Life by : Kerry M. Olitzky
Download or read book A Glossary of Jewish Life written by Kerry M. Olitzky and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1992 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2,400 entries on most every aspect of Judaism including theology, religious practices, daily living, and world history.
Book Synopsis Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary by : Solon Beinfeld
Download or read book Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary written by Solon Beinfeld and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including over 37,000 entries compiled by a team of expert Yiddish linguists, Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary surpasses all its predecessors in the number of words and rich selection of idioms, examples of usage, and coverage of stylistic levels and dialect forms. The user-friendly entries include words for standard and literary as well as contemporary colloquial and conversational usage and a wide range of terms from all sources of Yiddish, including those of Hebraic-Aramaic, Slavic, and Romance as well as Germanic origin. The lexical corpus comes directly from the highly acclaimed Dictionnaire Yiddish-Français by Yitskhok Niborski and Bernard Vaisbrot, published by the Bibliothèque Medem in Paris in 2002. Augmented by an extensive user's guide, this volume is an indispensable resource for students, teachers, translators, and readers of Yiddish.
Book Synopsis The Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms, Second Edition by : Donald K. McKim
Download or read book The Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms, Second Edition written by Donald K. McKim and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of the Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms provides a comprehensive guide to nearly 7,000 theological terms, 1,000 more terms than the first edition. McKim's succinct definitions cover a broad range of theological studies and related disciplines: contemporary theologies, biblical studies, church history, ethics, feminist theology, global theologies, hermeneutics, liberation theology, liturgy, ministry, philosophy, philosophy of religion, postcolonial theology, social sciences, spiritually, worship, and Protestant, Reformed, and Roman Catholic theologies. This new edition also includes cross-references that link readers to other related terms, commonly used scholarly abbreviations and abbreviations for canonical and deuterocanonical texts, an annotated bibliography, and a new introductory section that groups together terms and concepts, showing where they fit within particular theological categories. No other single volume provides the busy student, and the theologically experienced reader, with such easy access to so many theological definitions.
Book Synopsis Etymological Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew by : Matityahu Clark
Download or read book Etymological Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew written by Matityahu Clark and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
