| Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms Revised Edition Contributor(s): Steinmetz, Sol (Author) |
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ISBN: 0742543870 ISBN-13: 9780742543874 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $107.91 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2005 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - General - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: 296.03 |
| LCCN: 2002018844 |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 6.24" W x 9.34" (1.04 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |