Israelitish
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Christine Rice and Rosemary Joshua sounded exquisite as the Israelitish Man and Woman respectively, while Alastair Miles, replacing the indisposed Christopher Purves, was nobly eloquent as Simon.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 20, 2012
The poem begins with his arrival at the Israelitish camp, and Abner’s kindly reception and indication to him of his duty.
From Browning and the Dramatic Monologue by S. S. (Samuel Silas) Curry
Nor shall I ever forget the tiny loaves, white and brown, nor the tiny pat of butter, nor the thin, transparent biscuits, crisp as hoar-frost, and delicate as if made of Israelitish manna.
From Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 by Elizabeth Sheppard
"Those who had denied or disguised their circumcision, hastened to renew that distinguishing mark of their Israelitish descent, to entitle themselves to a share in the great redemption."
From The Cradle of the Christ A Study in Primitive Christianity by Octavius Brooks Frothingham
As to Jews:—Remey says: "In Hamadan there is a large Israelitish following of Baha."
From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Samuel Graham Wilson
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