Pleasant Are Their Names by Aaron Demsky

Pleasant Are Their Names by Aaron Demsky

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Pleasant Are Their Names by Aaron Demsky

Articles on the etymology of Sephardi names and naming practices in Sephardi communities throughout the world. Sephardi communities discussed include those in Bulgaria, Macedonia, Tunisia, Morocco, Greece, and Macedonia. Some of the topics include naming based on dreams, naming patterns for girls and women, names as a reflection of history, and names from proverbs. Studies and Texts in Jewish History and Culture, The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies, University of Maryland, no. 19

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ISBN 13 9781934309247
ISBN 10 1934309249
Title Pleasant Are Their Names
Author Aaron Demsky
Series The Joseph And Rebecca Meyerhoff Center For Jewish Studies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher CDL Press
Year published 2010-12-15
Number of pages 329
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