G(ustav) Weil. The Bible, the Koran and the Talmud; or, Biblical Legends of the Mussulmans. Compiled from Arabic Sources and Compared with Jewish Traditions.
AUCTION 57 |
Thursday, January 31st,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 123
(ISLAM).
G(ustav) Weil. The Bible, the Koran and the Talmud; or, Biblical Legends of the Mussulmans. Compiled from Arabic Sources and Compared with Jewish Traditions.
New York: 1846
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $400
A German Orientalist, Gustav Weil (1808-89) was originally destined for the rabbinate but upon entering the University of Heidelberg his focus on philology drew him toward Islamic studies in which regard he spent five years in Egypt.