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LoC No.: 54045159
Title: La Renaissance de la littérature hébraïque (1743-1885)
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "La Renaissance de la littérature hébraïque (1743-1885)" by Nahum Slouschz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the revival and evolution of Hebrew literature over a critical period, marking the transition from a predominantly rabbinic tradition to a modern literary expression. Slouschz delves into various movements and figures that contributed to this renaissance, emphasizing the cultural, social, and historical forces at play within Jewish communities across Europe. At the start of the book, the author introduces the longstanding belief that Hebrew was a dead language, relegated to theological discourse, and outlines the surprising development of a modern Hebrew literature amid this skepticism. He discusses the emergence of humanistic thought among Jewish intellectuals, particularly in Italy and Germany, as well as the challenges they faced during the transition. Notably, figures such as Moïse-Hayim Luzzato are highlighted for their pivotal contributions to this cultural revival. The opening sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of Hebrew literature's resurgence as a reflection of the Jewish people's national and spiritual awakening, revealing a rich tapestry of literary and ideological struggle that resonates throughout Jewish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Slouschz, Nahum, 1872-1966
EBook No.: 24424
Published: Jan 25, 2008
Downloads: 171
Language: French
Subject: Hebrew literature, Modern -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 54045159
Title: La Renaissance de la littérature hébraïque (1743-1885)
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net)
Summary: "La Renaissance de la littérature hébraïque (1743-1885)" by Nahum Slouschz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the revival and evolution of Hebrew literature over a critical period, marking the transition from a predominantly rabbinic tradition to a modern literary expression. Slouschz delves into various movements and figures that contributed to this renaissance, emphasizing the cultural, social, and historical forces at play within Jewish communities across Europe. At the start of the book, the author introduces the longstanding belief that Hebrew was a dead language, relegated to theological discourse, and outlines the surprising development of a modern Hebrew literature amid this skepticism. He discusses the emergence of humanistic thought among Jewish intellectuals, particularly in Italy and Germany, as well as the challenges they faced during the transition. Notably, figures such as Moïse-Hayim Luzzato are highlighted for their pivotal contributions to this cultural revival. The opening sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of Hebrew literature's resurgence as a reflection of the Jewish people's national and spiritual awakening, revealing a rich tapestry of literary and ideological struggle that resonates throughout Jewish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Slouschz, Nahum, 1872-1966
EBook No.: 24424
Published: Jan 25, 2008
Downloads: 171
Language: French
Subject: Hebrew literature, Modern -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.