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The book explores the evolution of a unique language that emerged among European Jews around a thousand years ago, blending Hebrew with elements of Romance, Slavic languages, and German. This rich and vibrant language, characterized by humor, puns, and irony, served as a cultural anchor for the Jewish community, fostering a sense of unity amid their historical wanderings. It highlights the linguistic creativity and resilience of a people through the ages.
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Yiddish, Miriam Weinstein
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Yiddish
- Subtitle
- A Nation of Words
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Miriam Weinstein
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9780345447302
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of a unique language that emerged among European Jews around a thousand years ago, blending Hebrew with elements of Romance, Slavic languages, and German. This rich and vibrant language, characterized by humor, puns, and irony, served as a cultural anchor for the Jewish community, fostering a sense of unity amid their historical wanderings. It highlights the linguistic creativity and resilience of a people through the ages.