Jerusalem. Oder über religiöse Macht und Judentum

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $550

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author

MENDELSSOHN, MOSES.

printer

Friedrich Maurer

Place

Berlin

Publication

1783

Description

FIRST EDITION. Two parts in one volume. The Leopold Dukes Copy.

references

Fürst II, 364.

summary

The complex nature of Mendelssohnian thought is present within this, his most important work. For the two parts of “Jerusalem” clash with one another. While Part I is a plea for absolute freedom of conscience, Part II upholds religious authority. In Part I Mendelssohn the political reformer is found; in Part II, Mendelssohn the Jew. See A. Altmann, Moses Mendelssohn (1973) p. 517.

pp. 96; 141. Lightly foxed, few leaves trimmed, few other turned at corners. Later boards, worn, upper cover split. 8vo.

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