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Exploring the evolution of sign language from its origins with Spanish monks to contemporary American Sign Language (ASL), this comprehensive guide provides essential vocabulary for effective communication in diverse religious contexts. It emphasizes the adaptability of ASL as it evolves to meet the needs of a growing and varied religious community. Newly revised and expanded, it serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding and use of sign language in spiritual environments.

The Random House Webster’s Compact American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 4,500 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning.

A complete pocket dictionary of American Sign Language Over 4,500 fully illustrated, up-to-date signs From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, Random House Webster’s Concise American Sign Language Dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Whether you are a novice seeking “survival signs” for basic communication or an experienced user fluent in ASL and looking to enlarge your vocabulary, you cannot find a more complete, easy-to-use sign language dictionary. This authoritative reference includes: • Over 4,500 signs — more than other ASL pocket dictionaries • Detailed full-torso illustrations • Precise, easy-to-follow instructions for performing each sign • Signs for new and technical terms • Hints for remembering signs • And much more