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The Story of Hebrew
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Story of Hebrew
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Lewis Glinert
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| Series | Library of Jewish Ideas |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:296 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Language - history and general works |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691183091
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| Classifications | Dewey:492.4 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
34 b/w illus., 2 tables
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
11 September 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The Story of Hebrew explores the extraordinary hold that Hebrew has had on Jews and Christians, who have invested it with a symbolic power far beyond that of any other language in history. Preserved by the Jews across two millennia, Hebrew endured long after it ceased to be a mother tongue, resulting in one of the most intense textual cultures ever
Author Biography
Lewis Glinert is professor of Hebrew studies at Dartmouth College.
Reviews"Finalist for the 2017 National Jewish Book Award in History (Gerrard and Ella Berman Memorial Award)" "One of CHOICE's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2017"
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