David B. Perley

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

“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

Bibliography

  • A Collection of Writings on Assyrians. ISBN 9198344102

References

  1. ^ "David B. Perley Memorial Assyrian Fund". Harvard Library Collection Funds. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  2. ^ a b "David B. Perley Memorial Assyrian Fund". Eden Naby. Archived from the original on 2008-10-14.
  3. ^ Articles - Dr. David Perley 2


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