Chinese Jews: A Compilation of Matters Relating to the Jews of K'ai-feng Fu
by WHITE, William Charles
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- Hardcover
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Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1966. Second Edition. Hardcover. ex library-good. 211, 186, 226 p. 25 cm. B&w illustrations. Colour plate at front. Grey cloth. Ex library with label on lower spine, labels on endpapers, ink stamps on text block edges and title page.
Dr. White, a Christian missionary in China, produced the definitive work on the Jews in China. He outlines early arrival, long tenure, & demise, with focus on inscription tablets, genealogical charts, & philosophical writings. He carefully examines the Chinese of the Codex, Chinese-Hebrew manuscripts, with many parts in Hebrew & Chinese. Intro by Cecil Roth.
Dr. White, a Christian missionary in China, produced the definitive work on the Jews in China. He outlines early arrival, long tenure, & demise, with focus on inscription tablets, genealogical charts, & philosophical writings. He carefully examines the Chinese of the Codex, Chinese-Hebrew manuscripts, with many parts in Hebrew & Chinese. Intro by Cecil Roth.
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- Title
- Chinese Jews: A Compilation of Matters Relating to the Jews of K'ai-feng Fu
- Author
- WHITE, William Charles
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - ex library-good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1966
- Keywords
- Religion, Judaica, Jews, China, Kaifeng Xian
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- Religion;
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