The Joys of Hebrew (Paperback, Reissue)

When do you say mazal tov? What is a get, a golem, a kibbutz, a chalutz? What four plant species are waved during prayers on the harvest festival of Sukkot? You'll find answers to these questions and hundreds of others in this remarkable collection of the best known, most loved Hebrew words and phrases in the English speaking world. From Acharon to Zohar, this informative and often humorous dictionary features over six hundred Hebrew words and expressions arranged in alphabetical order (the Roman alphabet is used throughout, as well as Hebrew head words). The first such guide to Hebrew, this volume is more than a mere lexicon - it is a jubilant celebration of Hebrew itself, a treasure trove of Jewish wit, wisdom, culture, and tradition.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 1994
First published:	November 1993
Authors:	Lewis Glinert (Lecturer in Hebrew and Jewish Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies)
Dimensions:	203 x 135 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
Edition:	Reissue
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-508668-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Promotions
LSN:	0-19-508668-6
Barcode:	9780195086683

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