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The Jews in Great Britain Being a Series of Six Lectures, Delivered in the Liverpool Collegiate Institution, on the Antiquities of the Jews in England.

By Moses Margoliouth

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"The Jews in Great Britain" by Moses Margoliouth is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work comprises a series of six lectures ...

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"The Jews in Great Britain" by Moses Margoliouth is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work comprises a series of six lectures that delve into the antiquities and history of Jewish presence in England, particularly up until the year 1290, when Jews were expelled from the country by Edward I. Margoliouth explores various aspects of Jewish life, including their literary, religious, political, and civil standing throughout different historical periods, shedding light on a topic that has historically been overlooked. The opening of the text introduces the author's personal reflections on his own journey to England and the language barrier he faced, emphasizing the significance of Jewish history in the broader context of human history. Margoliouth articulates a profound interest in the Jewish people's rich heritage, asserting that their history is deeply interconnected with the past, present, and future of mankind. He lays the groundwork for his lectures by addressing the challenges historians face due to a lack of written records from the Jews themselves, arguing that persecution and socio-political circumstances have led to a deficient historical record of their early days in Britain, but hinting at the depth and richness of Jewish contributions to English society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Moses Margoliouth (1820–1881) was a Polish-born British scholar and Jewish convert to Christianity. He became a minister in the Church of England. Alongside Elieser Bassin, he was also one of the first proponents of British Israelism to be of Jewish descent. He published History of the Jews in Great Britain (1851) and Vestiges of the Historic Anglo-Hebrews in East Anglia (1870).

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