Buy this book on-line Schiff, Alvin I : THE MYSTIQUE OF HEBREW: AN ANCIENT LANGUAGE IN THE NEW WORLD
New York: Shengold Publishers, 1996. Cloth. 8vo. 172 pages. First edition. Dr. Alvin I. Schiff gives us a comprehensive and readable study of the Hebrew language from its beginning. He describes the emergence of modern Hebrew and shows how it is an "old-new" language. The mystical quality of the relationship between the Hebrew language and the Jewish people is explored in this skillfully organized and carefully documented book, which provides a sound understanding and appreciation of the language which is a live link to the Jewish past and a force for Jewish continuity and unity. It should be of interest not only to Jewish teachers and rabbis, but to all who care about a vital Jewish future. SUBJECT (S) : Hebrew Language-United States; Hebrew Language Revival; Hebrew Language-Study and Teaching-United States-History. OCLC lists 23 copies worldwide. Gilt lettering on binding. Inscription on front endpaper in Hebrew. Edgewear to dustjacket. Otherwise in Very Good condition in Very Good dustjacket. (AMRN-12-1) . Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Schiff, Alvin I : THE MYSTIQUE OF HEBREW: AN ANCIENT LANGUAGE IN THE NEW WORLD. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, used books, antiquarian books, livres d'occasion and first editions. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |