The Ancient Melodies Of The Liturgy Of The Spanish And Portuguese Jews is a book written by Emanuel Aguilar in 1857. The book is a comprehensive study of the liturgical music of the Sephardic Jewish community in Spain and Portugal. It features a detailed analysis of the melodies and musical traditions used in the religious services of the Sephardic Jews. The author provides a historical overview of the Sephardic Jewish community and their migration to different parts of the world. The book includes transcriptions of the melodies, as well as descriptions of the instruments used in their performance. It also includes a glossary of musical terms and a bibliography of sources used in the research. The Ancient Melodies Of The Liturgy Of The Spanish And Portuguese Jews is an important resource for scholars of Jewish music and history, as well as for anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the Sephardic Jewish community.Preceded By A Historical Essay On The Poets, Poetry And Melodies Of The Sephardic Liturgy.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.