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Dictionary of the Bible |
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Volume: |
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| Editor: |
James Hastings, John Selbie, John Lambert, Shailer Mathews |
Copyright: |
1909 |
| Publisher: |
T & T Clark Ltd. |
Place: |
Edinburgh |
| Description: |
An excellent reference work to find out particular meanings behind particular words in the Bible, both Old and New Testaments. This includes references to names, places and events which are given both Judaic and Christian interpretations. An interestin |
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Encyclopaedia Judaica Jerusalem |
| Author: |
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Volume: |
Index, Vol. 1-16. |
| Editor: |
Prof. Cecil Roth, Dr. Geoffrey Wigodor, Prof. Raphael Posner, Prof. Louis I Rabinowitz |
Copyright: |
1972 |
| Publisher: |
Keter Publishing House Jerusalem Ltd. |
Place: |
Jerusalem |
| Description: |
Monumental work of 16 volumes which details most aspects of Jewish life: names, places, histories, terminology, synagogues?. Comp8iled and re4serached b y some of the great scholars in Israel, this is a priceless collection and reference. |
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Encyclopedia Judaica, Yearbooks, 1973-1976 |
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01-Mar |
| Editor: |
R.Prof. Louise Rabinowitz(1975-6: also, Jonathan Omer-man, Dr. Geoffrey Wigoder |
Copyright: |
1973-1976 |
| Publisher: |
Keter Publishing House |
Place: |
Jerusalem |
| Description: |
In depth articles pertaining to Jewish life, particularly in Israel, related to politics,history, demographics, sociology, and theology including pictorials, diary of events, and commentary beginning with the impact of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Secular |
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Encyclopedic Dictionary of Judaica |
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Volume: |
1 |
| Editor: |
Nechama Unterman |
Copyright: |
1974 |
| Publisher: |
Keter Publishing House Jerusalem Ltd. |
Place: |
Jerusalem |
| Description: |
Quick reference to facts, history, people, places, maps, customs and practices. Fascinating is the list of common Hebrew abbreviations. This is a gem! |
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The Jewish Encyclopaedia |
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12 volumes |
| Editor: |
Isidore Singer |
Copyright: |
1901 |
| Publisher: |
Funk and Wagnalls Co. |
Place: |
New York, London |
| Description: |
A goldmine of information in beautifully bound, expensively illustrated volumes; probably one of our greatest treasures. The comprehensive material was years in the making and there isn't much that could have been omitted prior to 1901. |
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The Junior Jewish Encyclopaedia |
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Volume: |
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| Editor: |
Naomi Ben-Asher and Hayim Leaf |
Copyright: |
1963 |
| Publisher: |
Shengold Publishers, Inc. |
Place: |
New York |
| Description: |
Readable, more modern text with good pictures and illustrations; not overly comprehensive but still a good resource with an American slant. |
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Vallentine's Jewish Encyclopaedia |
| Author: |
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Volume: |
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| Editor: |
Albert M. Hyamson, Dr. A.M. Silbermann |
Copyright: |
1958 |
| Publisher: |
Shapiro, Vallentine & Co. |
Place: |
London |
| Description: |
Everyone from Aaron of Lincoln to Rembrandt given a write up here with interesting pictures. Dated but still a worthwhile reference. |
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