{"product_id":"jews-africa-mendelssohn-9781684223381","title":"The Jews of Africa | Sidney Mendelssohn","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eThe Jews of Africa: Especially Sixteenth \u0026amp; Seventeenth Centuries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Sidney Mendelssohn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #7f8c8d;\"\u003eA Comprehensive Exploration of the African Diaspora and its Overlooked Narratives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcf3cf; border-left: 5px solid #f39c12; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #af601a;\"\u003e📜 UNCOVERING THE DIASPORA OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eA seminal scholarly work that provides a detailed history of Jewish communities in Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Tripoli, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco during the crucial transition of the 16th and 17th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jews of Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Sidney Mendelssohn offers a meticulous and immersive study of Jewish life across the African continent during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This scholarly resource focuses on regions often marginalized in mainstream historical narratives, including Abyssinia (Ethiopia), Egypt, and the Barbary States of Tripoli, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Mendelssohn’s research uncovers the intricate traditions and societal dynamics that shaped these communities during a pivotal period of global realignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing a profound scholarly lens, Mendelssohn examines the documentation of various travelers and historians to fill the gaps left by previous researchers. The text provides deep insights into the cultural exchanges, religious practices, and the significant challenges faced by the African diaspora. For those seeking to understand the intersection of history, culture, and religion within the African context, this work stands as an enlightening and indispensable guide to the struggles and triumphs of these ancient communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Scholarly Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSidney Mendelssohn\u003c\/strong\u003e (1860–1917) was a renowned bibliographer and historian, best known for his monumental contributions to South African and Jewish historical research. His meticulous approach and dedication to primary source material have made his works essential reference points for modern historians. This edition, published by \u003cstrong\u003eMartino Fine Books\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserves his rigorous analysis for contemporary academic study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting \u0026amp; Academic Value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Researchers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scholars focused on the 16th and 17th-century Jewish diaspora and North African history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents of Religious Studies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individuals investigating the evolution of Jewish religious practices and cultural preservation in diverse environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Anthropologists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers interested in the history of travelers' accounts and the documentation of \"obscure\" historical narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScholarly Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth coverage of Jewish history in Ethiopia, Egypt, and the Maghreb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed analysis of primary source accounts from historical travelers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of the cultural and religious intersections between African and Jewish identities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9781684223381\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1684223385\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMartino Fine Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2019-04-18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommunity is Our Commodity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"The Jews of Africa: Especially Sixteenth \u0026 Seventeenth Centuries\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Sidney Mendelssohn\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9781684223381\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2019-04-18\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Martino Fine Books\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47737710739771,"sku":"1684223385","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/products\/9781684223381.jpg?v=1773701892","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/jews-africa-mendelssohn-9781684223381","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}