Wolf leslau (351 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The Falashas, who are the most isolated and most ancient Jewish community extant, have preserved their own religious writings through the centuries.  This book offers a cross section of their sacred literature, translated for the first time into English from Ethiopic sources.  In addition, the translator provides a detailed description of the life and mores of the Falashas, based on his personal experience and observation during a prolonged stay in their community.?An excellent, unique, and fascinating volume?an illuminating view of the range of Falasha sacred literature, all freshly rendered into forceful English, and of timeless interest.??Harry E. Wedeck, National Jewish Monthly?Gives to the English-reading public for the first time an extensive and intimate view of the life and literature of an extremely interesting branch of the Jewish religious community.??S.D. Goitein, Commentary?The translations in the anthology are notably well done? For thus presenting in full the evidences of a most extraordinary modern ethnic discovery, Dr. Leslau merits the praise of both scholarly and general public.??Abraham Burstein, American Jewish Review?This fascinating volume [is] a valuable contribution.? ?Alexander Heidel, Near Eastern Studies.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Revised ed. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Condizione: good. USED book in GOOD condition. Great binding, pages and cover show normal signs of wear from use.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The Falashas, who are the most isolated and most ancient Jewish community extant, have preserved their own religious writings through the centuries.  This book offers a cross section of their sacred literature, translated for the first time into English from Ethiopic sources.  In addition, the translator provides a detailed description of the life and mores of the Falashas, based on his personal experience and observation during a prolonged stay in their community.?An excellent, unique, and fascinating volume?an illuminating view of the range of Falasha sacred literature, all freshly rendered into forceful English, and of timeless interest.??Harry E. Wedeck, National Jewish Monthly?Gives to the English-reading public for the first time an extensive and intimate view of the life and literature of an extremely interesting branch of the Jewish religious community.??S.D. Goitein, Commentary?The translations in the anthology are notably well done? For thus presenting in full the evidences of a most extraordinary modern ethnic discovery, Dr. Leslau merits the praise of both scholarly and general public.??Abraham Burstein, American Jewish Review?This fascinating volume [is] a valuable contribution.? ?Alexander Heidel, Near Eastern Studies.…

Condizione: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; otherwise in excellent condition. Acceptable Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Condizione: Good. Good Condition. Gift inscription inside cover. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Grisha Dotzenko (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Thank you for supporting Earthlight Books and independent bookstores. Trade paperback. Good. Minor shelf wear to covers/pages. Clean text, tight binding.

Hard cover. 62 p. : ill.; 19 cm. book is clean and tight, jacket has minor shelf wear. Very good in very good dust jacket.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. Brown and green paper over boards, lightly rubbed. Africa.

Pictorial Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Appears to be first edition, first printing of this small 62 page book. Edited by Charlottte and Wolf Leslau. Decorations by Grisha Dotzenko. Book cover and DJ have same artwork--african mask and people. Colors of brown, green and black on cover artwork. DJ is not price clipped (original price of $1.00). Book is clean and binding tight. Overall a very good copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Grisha Dotzenko (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. hbk 62pp illus by Grisha Dotzenko lacks dj fine clean illustrated boards very good clean tight text. Grisha Dotzenko (illustratore).

Paper Wrappers. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Wrappers are acidic and therefore chipped and brittle. Pages 59-82, all devoted to the article: The Influence of Cushitic on the Semtic Languages of Ethiopia, a problem of Substratum. 255 x 180 mm.

Condizione: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Paperback. Slight wear on all edges of text. Otherwise VG 222 pp.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Hill, Jeff (illustratore).

Condizione: New.