David B. Perley
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David Barsom Perley (1901–1979) was an ethnic Assyrian and known for his cultural activities.
According to Harvard College Library, he was "an active and devoted member of the Assyrian-American community."[1] He was also known as a philosopher and nationalist who created some of the theories of Assyrian nationalism.[citation needed ] Perley was originally of the Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church,[2] and was born in Harput, Turkey.[2]
Quotes
[edit ]"I am an Assyrian, and as an Assyrian I am obligated to be actively interested in the destiny of the Assyrians, once the greatest nation now almost forgotten. I would be an arch-chriminal if I failed to assume this obligation".
— Dr. David B. Perley, [3]
See also
[edit ]Bibliography
[edit ]- A Collection of Writings on Assyrians. ISBN 9198344102
References
[edit ]- ^ "David B. Perley Memorial Assyrian Fund". Harvard Library Collection Funds. Retrieved 2023年11月20日.
- ^ a b "David B. Perley Memorial Assyrian Fund". Eden Naby. Archived from the original on 2008年10月14日.
- ^ Articles - Dr. David Perley 2
External links
[edit ]- Dr. David Barsum Perley (1901-1979) - Assyrian Information Management.
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