1st Edition

Who's Who in Jewish History After the period of the Old Testament

    From Karl Marx to the Marx brothers, the Routledge Who's Who in Jewish History presents a complete and thoroughly updated reference guide to over a thousand prominent men and women who have shaped Jewish culture. Covering twenty centuries of Jewish history it provides:
    * detailed biographical information on each leading figure
    * analysis of their role and significance both in Jewish life and the wider culture
    * a comprehensive chronological table displaying the history of the Jewish race
    * a series of maps
    * a useful glossary giving precise definitions of Jewish words.

    Biography

    Cohn-Sherbok, New edition revised by Lavinia; Comay, Joan