Falasha Anthology (Paperback, New Ed)

The Falashas, who are the most isolated and most ancient Jewish community extant, have preserved their own religious writings through the centuries. This book offers a cross section of their sacred literature, translated for the first time into English from Ethiopic sources. In addition, the translator provides a detailed description of the life and mores of the Falashas, based on his personal experience and observation during a prolonged stay in their community. "An excellent, unique, and fascinating volume...an illuminating view of the range of Falasha sacred literature, all freshly rendered into forceful English, and of timeless interest."-Harry E. Wedeck, National Jewish Monthly "Gives to the English-reading public for the first time an extensive and intimate view of the life and literature of an extremely interesting branch of the Jewish religious community."-S.D. Goitein, Commentary "The translations in the anthology are notably well done.... For thus presenting in full the evidences of a most extraordinary modern ethnic discovery, Dr. Leslau merits the praise of both scholarly and general public."-Abraham Burstein, American Jewish Review "This fascinating volume [is] a valuable contribution." -Alexander Heidel, Near Eastern Studies

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Yale Judaica Series
Release date:	September 1987
First published:	June 1905
Authors:	Wolf Leslau
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	266
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-03927-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Promotions
LSN:	0-300-03927-1
Barcode:	9780300039276

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