Falasha Anthology. Translated from Ethiopic Sources with an Introduction by Wolf Leslau [Yale Judaica Series, Volume VI]

Leslau, Wolf (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0300039271 / ISBN 13: 9780300039276

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, 1979

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8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. xliii, 222pp. Good softcover. Pages clean, binding sound.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Falasha Anthology. Translated from Ethiopic Sources with an Introduction by Wolf Leslau [Yale Judaica Series, Volume VI]
• Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300039271
• ISBN 13: 9780300039276
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Judaica

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Synopsis

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