Language in Time of Revolution (Contraversions: Jews & Other Differences) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Language in Time of Revolution (Contraversions: Jews & Other Differences) Book

This book on culture and consciousness in history concerns the worldwide transformations of Jewish culture and society and the revival of the ancient Hebrew language following the waves of pogroms in Russia in 1881, when large numbers of Jews in Eastern and Central Europe redefined their identity as Jews in a new and baffling world.Reviews“With his customary versatility and lucidity Harshav has given us . . . a host of new and provocative insights into modern Jewish history. . . . This book is an outstanding attempt to juxtapose the revolution in Jewish life with that of the Hebrew language in such a way that each informs our understanding of the other.”—Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi,Columbia University “It is no small component of Harshav’s success in this altogether fascinating book to have … read more...
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