Dictionary of Jewish Usage
Title | Dictionary of Jewish Usage PDF eBook |
Author | Sol Steinmetz |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 234 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9780742543874 |
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.
Dictionary of Jewish Words
Title | Dictionary of Jewish Words PDF eBook |
Author | Joyce Eisenberg |
Publisher | Jewish Publication Society |
Pages | 234 |
Release | 2010-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0827609965 |
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.
A Popular Dictionary of Judaism
Title | A Popular Dictionary of Judaism PDF eBook |
Author | Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 178 |
Release | 2013-03-04 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1135797676 |
This concise dictionary of Judaism contains over a thousand entries describing all the key aspects of religion, culture and history in the Jewish faith. Designed for the student as well as the general reader, it deserves a place in every library and every Jewish home.
Dictionary of Jewish Terms
Title | Dictionary of Jewish Terms PDF eBook |
Author | Ronald L. Eisenberg |
Publisher | Taylor Trade Publications |
Pages | 493 |
Release | 2011-12-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1589797299 |
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.
Complete English-Jewish Dictionary
Title | Complete English-Jewish Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | Alexander Harkavy |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1156 |
Release | 1891 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN |
The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words
Title | The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words PDF eBook |
Author | Joyce Eisenberg |
Publisher | Jewish Publication Society of America |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780827607231 |
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.
The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words
Title | The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words PDF eBook |
Author | Joyce Eisenberg |
Publisher | Jewish Publication Society of America |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN |
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.