A Standard For The People: The 150Th Anniversary Of The Wellington Hebrew Congregation 1843-1993
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A century and a half of faith, community, and identity unfolds in A Standard for the People, a landmark commemorative volume chronicling the rich history of the Wellington Hebrew Congregation from its founding in 1843 to its 150th anniversary in 1993. Edited by Stephen Levine, this meticulously assembled work presents the evolving story of one of New Zealand's oldest and most enduring Jewish communities, tracing its foundational struggles, its spiritual milestones, and its profound contribution to the broader social and cultural fabric of Wellington and the nation. Beyond a simple institutional history, this volume argues for the central importance of Jewish communal life in shaping New Zealand's multicultural identity, weaving together personal testimonies, historical records, and scholarly insight into a cohesive and deeply human narrative. Levine's editorial hand brings authority and sensitivity to the subject, illuminating themes of diaspora, resilience, religious continuity, and belonging that resonate far beyond the congregation's own walls. For anyone with an interest in New Zealand history, Jewish heritage, or the enduring power of community, this anniversary edition leaves a profound and lasting impression.
Author: Stephen Levine
Format: Hardback
Published: 1995, Hagapress
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A century and a half of faith, community, and identity unfolds in A Standard for the People, a landmark commemorative volume chronicling the rich history of the Wellington Hebrew Congregation from its founding in 1843 to its 150th anniversary in 1993. Edited by Stephen Levine, this meticulously assembled work presents the evolving story of one of New Zealand's oldest and most enduring Jewish communities, tracing its foundational struggles, its spiritual milestones, and its profound contribution to the broader social and cultural fabric of Wellington and the nation. Beyond a simple institutional history, this volume argues for the central importance of Jewish communal life in shaping New Zealand's multicultural identity, weaving together personal testimonies, historical records, and scholarly insight into a cohesive and deeply human narrative. Levine's editorial hand brings authority and sensitivity to the subject, illuminating themes of diaspora, resilience, religious continuity, and belonging that resonate far beyond the congregation's own walls. For anyone with an interest in New Zealand history, Jewish heritage, or the enduring power of community, this anniversary edition leaves a profound and lasting impression.