The Joys of Hebrew
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0195074246
ISBN-13
9780195074246
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 11th, 1993
Print length
304 Pages
Weight
621 grams
Dimensions
24.10 x 16.20 x 2.90 cms
Product Classification:
linguisticsFolklore, myths & legendsJewish studies
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This study celebrates the Hebrew language by bringing together a generous selection of the best-known Hebrew words and sayings, in English transcription, and illustrating them with excerpts from the Bible, Talmud, folklore and other Jewish literature.
When should you say an amida or mazal tov? What is a golem or a chaluts? What is the English equivalent to the Talmudic expression `a sheep''s tail with a thorn in it''? The answers lie in this unique dictionary of over 600 of the best-known Hebrew words and phrases that have found their way into English.Ranging from Acharon to Zohar, and illustrated throughout with extracts from sources as diverse as the Bible, the Talmud, folklore, and the works of such writers as Isaac Bashevis Singer and Woody Allen, this celebration of Jewish wit, wisdom, and tradition makes an irresistible browse.
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