LEESER, ISAAC. "History of the Jews and Their Religion" in: Cyclopedia of Religious Denominations. Containing Authentic Accounts of the Different Creeds and Systems Prevailing Throughout the World. Written by Members of the Respective Bodies

AUCTION 43 | Thursday, April 02nd, 2009 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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LEESER, ISAAC. "History of the Jews and Their Religion" in: Cyclopedia of Religious Denominations. Containing Authentic Accounts of the Different Creeds and Systems Prevailing Throughout the World. Written by Members of the Respective Bodies

Third edition pp. 8 (Leeser's contribution). Very light stains. Original boards, gilt extra. Sm. 4to

Glasgow: Bell and Bain (1853)

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

In this overview of Judaism, the "Pastor of the Hebrew Portuguese Congregation, Philadelphia," Rev. Isaac Leeser, takes the reader back to the times of Abraham and Moses, presents Maimonides' Thirteen Articles of Faith, and quotes Mendelssohn's “Jerusalem” concerning the significance of the commandments and ceremonies Rare to appear at auction.