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Dissertation
Hebrew names and name authority in library catalogs
Doctor of Hebrew Literature (D.H.L.), Jewish University of America
2004
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/5ayf-x234
Abstract
Because of the differences in alphabets, entering Hebrew names and words in English works has always been a challenge. The Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) is the source for many names both in American, Jewish and European society. This work examines given names, starting with theophoric names in the Bible, then continues with other names from the Bible and contemporary sources. The list of theophoric names is comprehensive. The other names are chosen from library catalogs and the personal records of the author. Hebrew names present challenges because of the variety of pronunciations. The same name is transliterated differently for a writer in Yiddish and Hebrew, but Yiddish names are not covered in this document. Family names are included only as they relate to the study of given names. One chapter deals with why Jacob and Joseph start with "J." Transliteration tables from many sources are included for comparison purposes. Because parents may give any name they desire, there can be no absolute rules for using Hebrew names in English (or Latin character) library catalogs. When the cataloger can not find the Latin letter version of a name that the author prefers, the cataloger uses the rules for systematic Romanization. Through the use of rules and the understanding of the history of orthography, a library research can find the materials needed.
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- Title
- Hebrew names and name authority in library catalogs
- Creators
- Daniel Stuhlman (Author)
- Awarding Institution
- Jewish University of America
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Hebrew Literature (D.H.L.)
- Publisher
- Jewish University of America; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Identifiers
- 991014632942804721