Many visitors flock to Plymouth; Massachusetts; each year to view the historic landing spot of the Pilgrims. Three blocks from Plymouth Rock is Congregation Beth Jacobs synagogue. For more than a century; the Jewish community of this coastal New England town has flourished. Even before the establishment of the synagogue; built in 1912-13; Plymouths history was shaped by the Jewish culture. Many colonial New England laws were derived from the Old Testament. The grave marker of famed Governor William Bradford bears an inscription in Hebrew that reads; "The Lord is the help of my life." Historian Karin J. Goldstein reveals the lasting impact of the Jewish community on Plymouths history and the ways in which it still informs the towns unique identity today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Plautus is Clever; but Shakespeare is the MasterBy J. BairClever. Worth reading from a historical and literary perspective. This is the play Shakespeare based The Comedy of Errors on. The Shakespeare version is much more sophisticated; but the mistaken identify is still fun here. In Menaechmi; there is only one set of twins though the slave is still important. One twin sets him free; but not the brother who really owns him; and that causes some of the ensuing confusion. The courtesan is a much bigger part; and the wife has a much smaller part. Indeed; Mrs. Menaechmus does not have a name; though her father-in-law does. One of the most striking things in comparing the two plays is how much more Shakespeares England respects women than Plautuss Rome. This is an easy-to-read source in translation; but it demonstrates that while Plautus is clever; Shakespeare is the master.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bethanys ReviewBy BethanyI choose this rating because it came in a timely manner and was in great condition.I like this item because it was exactly what I needed for class.I would reccomend this to theatre people.
