Nederlandsche Doopnamen: Naar Oorsprong en Gebruik by Jacobus Joannes Graaf
QR code
"Nederlandsche Doopnamen: Naar Oorsprong en Gebruik" by Jacobus Joannes Graaf is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to Dutch baptismal names, exploring their origins and usages within a cultural and religious context. It is particularly relevant for those interested in the history of names and the influence of Christianity on Dutch society. The opening of the text presents an introduction that discusses
the significance of proper name selection during baptism, advocating for the use of names from saints to guide and protect the baptized individuals. Graaf reflects on the historical tension between traditional Dutch names and the names of Christian saints, especially highlighting the influence of past customs and regional variations, particularly among the Frisians. He also emphasizes the need for a modern understanding and appreciation of Dutch names, suggesting that the vitality of these names has often been overshadowed by Latin and Greek forms in ecclesiastical contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Graaf, Jacobus Joannes, 1839-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nederlandsche Doopnamen: Naar Oorsprong en Gebruik |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | CS: History: Genealogy |
| Subject | Names, Personal -- Netherlands |
| Subject | Dutch language -- Etymology -- Names |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25089 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4718 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!