White, William Charles. Chinese Jews. A Compilation of Matters Relating to the Jews of K’aifeng Fu
AUCTION 37 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 52
(CHINA).
White, William Charles. Chinese Jews. A Compilation of Matters Relating to the Jews of K’aifeng Fu
Toronto: University Press 1942
Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $800
When this work was reviewed in the anthropological journal "Man" in 1946, it was considered a "very learned, thorough, detailed, and well-documented survey of this ancient and lonely outpost of Jewry."
The book is divided into three parts. The first, Historical, tells the story of the Chinese Jews through the eyes of those who met them directly, presenting many varied pictures of this unique group. The second part, the Inscriptional volume, presents texts and inscriptions with translations and commentaries. The Geneological volume details names and information about specific Jews through Chinese history.