Readings in Modern Jewish History: An Example of a Human Life
Cincinnati: Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, 1958. Reprint. Softcover. Quarto. 23 leafs. Original printed wrappers. Poignant autobiography of this freethinking rationalist who became an example among Jews of one martyred by the intolerance of his own religious community. Urial Acosta is sometimes cited as a forerunner of the renowned philosopher Benedict de Spinoza. Age wear on wrappers with minor age toning on covers. 3.5" clean tear on upper front cover, thus affecting the first 3 leafs throughout (not affecting text). Upper front corner bumped, thus affecting pages throughout. Wrappers in overall fair to good-, interior in good condition. g. Item #29111
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