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The Beta Israel in Ethiopia and Israel

Studies on the Ethiopian Jews

Tudor Parfitt author Emanuela Trevisan Semi author Tudor Parfitt editor Emanuela Trevisan Semi editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:5th Nov '98

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For decade the Falashas - the Black Jews of Ethiopia - have fascinated scholars. Are they really Jews and in what sense? How can their origins be explained? Since the Falashas' transfer to Israel in the much publicised Israeli air lifts the fascination has continued and and new factors are now being discussed.

Written by the leading scholars in the field the essays in this collection examine the history, music, art, anthropology and current situations of the Ethopian Jews. Issues examined include their integration into Middle Eastern society, contacts between the Falasha and the State of Israel how the Falasha became Jews in the first place.

ISBN: 9780700710928

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 750g

320 pages