1849 HEBREW BIBLE antique ISAAC LESSER BIBLIA HEBRAICA Judaica 1st AMERICAN ed.

img{max-width:100%} Tora nevi'im u-ketuvim (Hebraice). Hebrew Bible Biblia hebraica Everardi van der Hooght Philadelphia: Sumptibus Johannis W. Moore, 1849. First American edition of the Hebrew Bible with vocalized and cantillated text. Published by Isaac Leeser with the assistance of Joseph Jaquett. With preface in Latin by Isaac Leeser, one of the most prominent and influential figures in American-Jewish history. Although Leeser had virtually no rabbinic contemporaries in America with whom to confer, he nonetheless persevered in the task of preparing many important Hebrew texts for publication. This was in addition to the many other rabbinic duties he undertook in his noble mission to disseminate Torah true Judaism in unfamiliar and often hostile surroundings. Extremely scarce. The first Hebrew Bible in America, published by William Fry at Philadelphia in 1814, was from the text of Van der Hooght, and it was reprinted in Philadelphia by Isaac Leeser in 1849. [1], xx lvs, 1416 pages, complete size 5 1/4 by 8 3/4" Original 3/4 leather binding over marbled boards Gilt title to the spine Very good interior condition. Some wear of binding Text in Hebrew ===============================After the ‘lean’ years which followed the Revolutionary War, in the early decades of the nineteenth century America was in the throes of a great religious revival. As part of its intellectual aspect, the study of the Hebrew language was renewed… Grammars, lexicons, and chrestomathies were published, as well as books on the Bible and the Holy Land. The Jewish community was wary of these activities because the same scholars and divines were also involved in missionary activity. The appearance of a work in the Hebrew language which bore approbation from both leading Christian clergymen and leading Jews marked the beginning of friendlier intellectual discourse” (Karp, Judaic Treasures of the Library of Congress, 291-292). The first American Bible published in Hebrew was produced in Philadelphia in 1814, based on the second edition of the Athias Bible and without vowel marks. This book was printed thirty five years later and was the first edition to contain vocalized and cantillated text (Rosenbach). ============================== Please see my other auctions Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution