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Moses Mielziner. The Institution of Slavery Among the Ancient Hebrews, According to the Bible and Talmud.

Auction 84 · Lot 15

Moses Mielziner. The Institution of Slavery Among the Ancient Hebrews, According to the Bible and Talmud.

Estimate
$200–$300
Hammer price
$100

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

Bloch Printing Company

Place

Cincinnati

Publication

1894

Description

Final page bears image captioned “Costumes of Ancient Hebrews.”

summary

A concise overview of Jewish slave laws according to the Torah. The essay follows, generally, the Rabbinic interpretation of the laws. Moses Mielziner (1828-1903) was an American Reform Rabbi. He became president of Hebrew Union College following the death of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise.
pp.(31). Ex-library. Library bound. 8vo.
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