An enlightening look at a unique and remarkable Jewish community.
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"The final work is very engaging . . . informative and satisfying . . . Cohen has ably set the stage for comparative studies of Jewish modernization and cultural formation in the West."--American Jewish History
"A thrilling new perspective on a multireligious and multicultural miniature society within Denmark's borders for a period of two hundred years."--The Danish Christian Daily
"A narrative that . . . avoids the nostalgic sentimentality too often found in histories."--AJS Review
"A thrilling new perspective on a multireligious and multicultural miniature society within Denmark's borders for a period of two hundred years."--The Danish Christian Daily
"A narrative that . . . avoids the nostalgic sentimentality too often found in histories."--AJS Review
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6 x 9 trim. 14 illus.
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This review is from: Through the Sands of Time: A History of the Jewish Community of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (Brandeis Series in American Jewish History, Culture and Life) (Hardcover)
Dr. Cohen presents a well-written account of the Jewish community of the Virgin Islands. I'm a direct descendent of Solomon Benjamin, a vessel merchant mentioned in the book and it was fascinating to learn more about my ancestry. Judaism generally is seen from a European-perspective. Since the Inquisition in 1492, many Jews found their way to the British West Indies, but little is written about their settlements, accomplishments and ways of life. This book shows a historical look at communities, both religious and economic.
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