The Making of an Anglo-Jewish Scholar : The Unconventional Life and Thought of Solomon Yom Tov Bennett (1767–1838)
This book is a study of the life and thought of the Polish Jew Solomon Yom Tov Bennett (1767-1838), who immigrated to London where he spent the last forty years of his life. In focusing on Bennett's learned life, it underscores the significance of this singular writer, artist, and public figure, esp...
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De Gruyter
2025
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