Sephath Emeth [polemic against Michael Levi (Frumkin) Rodkinson.]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $200

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author

KOHN-ZEDEK, JOSEPH.

printer

Ann Abrahams & Son

Place

London

Publication

1879-80

Description

First edition. This copy signed and inscribed by the author to the Chief Shochet of London, R. Nachum Eliyahu Lipman.

summary

The author regards Rodkinson’s scholarship as not only fraudulent, but that his personal character is quite hypocritical: His demeanor appearing as a Chassid on some occasions, easily changing to that of a heretic at other times.

pp. 64. Stained. Contemporary boards. 8vo.

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