BIBLE, Hebrew and English. PENTATEUCH). Torath Ha’elo-him - The Law of God. Edited and “With Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised” by Isaac Leeser

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $4,000

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

C. Sherman

Place

Philadelphia

Publication

1845-6

Description

FIRST EDITION. Five volumes. Hebrew and English on facing pages

references

Rosenbach 569; Singerman 884

summary

The first translation into English of any part of the Bible by an American Jew, for a specifically American Jewish audience. Isaac Lesser’s crowning literary achievement. The standard Jewish translation of the Pentateuch into the 20th century. Leeser’s beautifully worded introduction recounts his desire to present this translation specifically for an American Jewish readership. See B.J. Bamberger, American Jewish Translations of the Bible in: The Jewish Book Annual (1957) pp.33-40

Lightly browned, a.e.g. Contemporary uniform crushed morocco, backstrips worn. Covers gilt “Victor Friedman.” 8vo

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