(LITURGY). Seder Tephiloth Ha’falashim [prayers according to the rite of the Beta Israel]. Hebrew and Amharic text. Translation into Hebrew by Joseph Halevy
AUCTION 15 |
Tuesday, March 12th,
2002 at 1:00
Fine Hebrew Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 162
(ethiopian judaica)
(LITURGY). Seder Tephiloth Ha’falashim [prayers according to the rite of the Beta Israel]. Hebrew and Amharic text. Translation into Hebrew by Joseph Halevy
Paris: D. Jouaust 1876
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $550
Halevy was the first European Jew to visit the Jews of Ethiopia, travelling there in 1867. He became an important advocate on their behalf. He was the mentor of Jaques Faitlovitch, the “father” of the Falashas