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Dictionary of the Bible |
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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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The Jewish Encyclopedia |
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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 Encyclopedia |
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| Editor: |
Naomi Ben-Asher and Hayim Leaf |
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1963 |
| Publisher: |
Shengold Publishers, Inc. |
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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 |
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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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