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Cecil Roth

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British historian (1899–1970)

Person · Open Library

Born
1899
Died
1970
Works
250

Top works

  • The background of Shylock
  • Istorii͡a evreev
  • History of the Jews
  • Records of the Western Synagogue 1761-1932
  • A history of the Jews in England

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
East Germany
Active from
1926-12-14
Active to
1983-10-17
folkvolkstümliche musik

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Quotes

  • The legendary missionary journey of St. Paul, which led to the foundation of the British church, presupposes the existence of a Jewish community - always the initial object of his propaganda - even before the capture of Jerusalem by Titus in the year 70.
  • Abraham ibn Ezra, that restless, versatile Spaniard who wrote on almost every subject which could interest the medieval mind
  • The alembic of English tolerance has operated by now on the newer arrivals as well. Their sons have taken part in English life, contributed to English achievement, striven for England's betterment, shed their blood in England's wars.

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Cecil Roth
date of birth
1899-03-05
date of death
1970-06-21
name in native language
Cecil Roth
Academia.edu profile URL
oxford.academia.edu/CecilRoth
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