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)

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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

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An enlightening look at a unique and remarkable Jewish community.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 330 pages
• Publisher: Brandeis; 1 edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584653418
• ISBN-13: 978-1584653417
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,698,601 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Reading, May 30, 2009

By	Robert G. Deutchman "Rob" (Staten island, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.