xvi OBITUARY NOTICES. 



ciate Editor of the American Journal of Semitic Languages; and of 

 the American Journal of Theology. 



Jastrow's versatility and kicidity of style, which enabled him to 

 present his results in a clear, definite, and logical form, was one of 

 his rare gifts. He had a remarkable facility in composition, which 

 enabled him to present results, accruing from his researches, with 

 great ease. The comprehensive bearing of the subject he presented, 

 and the suggestive summaries, which concluded most of his papers, 

 were always highly appreciated. 



No matter how brief a sketch of this savant's work is presented, 

 reference cannot be omitted to his helpmeet, Helen Bachman Jas- 

 trow, his companion in all his literary work and activities. It is 

 only necessary to read the prefaces to most of his books to see how 

 generously he acknowledged his indebtedness and the " conscientious 

 devotion " of her, whom he called his " faithful collaborator," his 

 " severest and most sympathetic critic," who in numerous ways as- 

 sisted him in all his work and problems, and who was, as he expressed 

 himself in one of his prefaces, " a help and a source of strength too 

 great to be expressed in words." 



Jastrow's erudition, his ability to present knowledge in a clear and 

 concise form, his abounding interest in students, and the steady en- 

 thusiasm he always manifested in their work, made him a very suc- 

 cessful teacher. There was nothing of that overbearing attitude of 

 the teacher who happens to know a little more than his student. 

 Even to those who faltered or failed, after an honest endeavor, he 

 was kind and encouraging. Invariably he showed a generous atti- 

 tude towards the young scholar, and by kindly and helpful criticism 

 stimulated him to press on and bring out the best that was in him. 

 When the student was able to produce, he not only inspired him to 

 do so, but he rejoiced over his production, and assisted in its publi- 

 cation. He seemed as much pleased when his students made a dis- 

 covery as if he had made it himself. 



But it was not only the student who received recognition for what 

 he had accomplished; it was one of Jastrow's sterling qualities to 

 recognize unselfishly and generously the scientific achievements of 

 his colleagues. And this has meant so much to men pursuing in- 



