Jewish Portraits by Lady Katie Magnus

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Author Magnus, Katie, Lady, 1844-1924
Title Jewish Portraits
Contents Jehudah Halevi -- The story of a street -- Heinrich Heine: a plea -- Daniel Deronda and his Jewish critics -- Manasseh ben Israel -- Charity in Talmudic times -- Moses Mendelssohn -- The national idea in Judaism -- The story of a false prophet -- Now and then: a composite sketch.
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Summary "Jewish Portraits" by Lady Katie Magnus is a collection of biographical sketches and essays written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on notable Jewish figures and themes, exploring their lives, contributions, and the cultural context in which they existed. The collection likely highlights poets, philosophers, and religious leaders, offering readers insights into Jewish history and identity through personal narratives. The opening of the book introduces the concept of Jewish portraits, starting with the life and works of the medieval poet Jehudah Halevi. It paints a vivid picture of his experiences as a Jewish poet in exile and the struggle to express faith and identity in a changing world. The text discusses his poetry's themes of longing and resilience alongside the broader context of Jewish cultural and historical hardships. The beginning sets the tone for the collection, emphasizing the significance of personal stories in understanding the collective experience of the Jewish people throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Jews -- Biography
Subject Jews -- Charities
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EBook-No. 56048
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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