LEESER, ISAAC. Discourses on the Jewish Religion

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

C, Sherman & Co

Place

Philadelphia

Publication

1867

Description

Second Edition. Volume I, First Series

references

Singerman 1956

summary

Though Leeser was involved in many activities on behalf of American Jews, according to Sussman; “His role as the pioneer Jewish preacher in the United States was closest to his heart.. In fact, the last project Leeser undertook was the publication of his Discourses.” See L. J. Sussman, Isaac Leeser and the Making of American Judaism (1995) pp. 67 & 241. Indeed, Leeser considered his published sermons as his religious legacy

pp. xii,410. Lightly browned. Later half-morocco marbled boards. 8vo

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