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Explore the linguistic history of the Jewish Diaspora with Jewish Languages in Historical Perspective. Published by Brill as part of the IJS Studies in Judaica series, this volume examines key sociolinguistic themes through spoken and written language varieties. From antiquity to the twenty-first century, the text provides detailed analysis of diverse linguistic traditions. Readers can study specific chapters on Aramaic, Judeo-Arabic, Jewish Berber, Judeo-Italian, Karaim, Ladino, and Yiddish. Written by Lily Kahn, Ph.D., a Reader in Hebrew and Jewish Languages at UCL, this academic work builds on her expertise in Eastern European Hasidic Hebrew and Jewish language studies. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how language shaped Jewish life across different eras and regions.

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Covers a wide range of linguistic varieties including Aramaic, Judeo-Arabic, Jewish Berber, and Judeo-Italian.

Provides historical analysis of Karaim, Ladino, and Yiddish from antiquity to the twenty-first century.

Part of the IJS Studies in Judaica series (Volume 17) published by Brill.

Authored by Lily Kahn, Ph.D., an expert Reader in Hebrew and Jewish Languages at UCL.

Examines sociolinguistic themes regarding spoken and written language varieties used in the Diaspora.

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26 July 2018
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