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Who is Arnold Ehrlich?
Arnold Ehrlich was a Jewish philologist born on March 4, 1848 in Bielitz, Austrian Silesia (now Bielsko-Biała, Poland) and died on February 11, 1919 in Vienna, Austria.
What is Ehrlich known for?
Ehrlich is known for his contributions to the study of the Yiddish language, particularly for his groundbreaking Yiddish dictionary called "Mikra'ei Kodesh" (Sacred Scriptures), which was published in 1896.
What other works did Ehrlich write?
In addition to his Yiddish dictionary, Ehrlich also wrote a comprehensive grammar book called "Der Yidisher Gramer in the Yidisher Schprakh" (The Yiddish Grammar in the Yiddish Language) which was published in 1889.
What method did Ehrlich use to compile his Yiddish dictionary?
Ehrlich's Yiddish dictionary was unique in that he collected and analyzed thousands of Yiddish words by drawing connections with similar words in Hebrew and other Germanic languages. He used the comparative method and relied on ancient manuscripts, the Talmud, Midrash, and other Jewish literature as sources.
What was Ehrlich's impact on the study of Yiddish?
Ehrlich's works significantly contributed to the standardization and academic study of the Yiddish language. His dictionary and grammar book provided invaluable resources for scholars and scholars still refer to his works to this day.