GEIGER, ABRAHAM. Was hat Mohammed aus dem Judenthume Aufgenommen? [“What did Mohammed Take from Judaism?”]

AUCTION 49 | Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Graphic Art

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GEIGER, ABRAHAM. Was hat Mohammed aus dem Judenthume Aufgenommen? [“What did Mohammed Take from Judaism?”]

FIRST EDITION. German interspersed with Hebrew and Arabic pp. (2), 5, (1), 215, (1). Trace foxed, signature on title. Modern boards. 4to

Bonn: F. Baaden 1833

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $350

Geiger's doctoral dissertation from the University of Bonn, wherein he documents the indebtedness of the Quran to rabbinic and midrashic tradition. Abraham Geiger (1810-74) founded the Reform movement. See EJ, Vol. VII, cols. 357-360.