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The Prophet of San Nicandro |
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[Only Ed.] Phinn E. Lapide |
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New York |
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The Beechhurst Press |
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[1953] |
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This listing is an independent item not part of any collection
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Physical
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Only edition. 240 pp. illus. facsim. 240:158 mm., clean copy bound in the original boards, no dj. |
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A remarkable story of a group of people who converted to Judaism. Their story is told by the man who chanced to meet them before the end of World War II—Phinn E. Lapide—whose book, "The Prophet of San Nicandro," is one of the most fascinating stories on record. The book is divided into two parts. "The Vision," which tells the early history of the group's discovery and acceptance of the new faith, and "The Way to Canaan," their settlement in Israel where they now function among the wholesome Jewish settlements.
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The author, a native Canadian who became an Israeli, left his home at the age of 15 despite his parents' objections, trained in England with Youth Aliyah, was guided by the late Henrietta Szold who made a lasting impression on him and worked in the field of the Palestine Jewish colonies. He perfected his knowledge of Hebrew and Arabic, stood watch against Arab raiders, later joined the Jewish Brigade and fought in Africa with Wavell's Brothers Under the Skin Eighth Army. He was wounded in battle and decorated for bravery. He traveled widely in Europe and while in Italy met San Nicandro's new Jews, becoming their godfather adviser and leader. He knows 10 languages and holds a diploma from the University of Vienna. He was also attached to the Israel Foreign Office.
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http://www.come-and-hear.com/clips/clp_1.html |
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