Raphall, Morris J. Post-Biblical History of the Jews; from the close of the Old Testament, about the year 420 BCE till the destruction of the Second Temple, in the year 70 CE
AUCTION 42 |
Thursday, December 18th,
2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 24
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).
Raphall, Morris J. Post-Biblical History of the Jews; from the close of the Old Testament, about the year 420 BCE till the destruction of the Second Temple, in the year 70 CE
Philadelphia: Deacon and Peterson 1856
Est: $600 - $900
Morris Jacob Raphall (1798-1868) a native of Sweden, was educated in Denmark, Germany and England. In 1849 he was appointed Rabbi of the B'nei Jeshurun Congregation of New York, in which capacity he served almost until his death. Raphall was noted for his erudition and linguistic ability and translated works by Maimonides, Albo, N.H.Wessely, as well as the Pentateuch and Mishnah. See JE, Vol. X, p. 319