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The History of Christian Names

The History of Christian Names

Yonge, Charlotte M.

Paperback

General ReferenceFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162628308
ISBN13: 9781162628301
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 622
Weight: 1.81
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of Christian Names by Charlotte M. Yonge is a comprehensive guide to the origins and meanings of popular Christian names. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an overview of the history and significance of names in Christian tradition. The second part of the book is a detailed alphabetical listing of names, with information on their etymology, historical usage, and cultural variations. Yonge draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical texts, early Christian writings, and medieval literature, to explore the rich cultural and religious traditions that have shaped the development of Christian names. She also discusses the ways in which names have been used to express religious beliefs, social status, and cultural identity throughout history. The History of Christian Names is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and symbolism of names in Christian tradition. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and religious significance of names, and provides a wealth of information on the meanings and origins of popular Christian names.1884. The author provides a connection between a name and the language, national character and religion it encompasses. Partial Contents: Patriarchal Names, Israelite Names, Greek Mythology, Names from Animals, Latin Names, Names from Roman Deities, Celtic Names, Gaelic Names, Romance Names, Heroic Names, Descriptive Names, Slavonic Names and Modern Nomenclature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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