Judaism at the World's Parliament of Religions Comprising the Papers on Judaism Read at the Parliament, at the Jewish Denominational Congress, and at the Jewish Presentation
Cincinnati: Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Robert Clarke & Co., 1894. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. (xxii), [1], 418pp. Brown cloth, gilt border and lettering on spine. Binding protected by plastic cover. Ex-library label on interior front cover. Decorative end papers. Unknown signature on page between end paper and title page. Interesting account of the Jewish representation at the first and most notable meeting of the World's Parliament of Religions in 1893. This was the first attempt to create a global dialogue amongst different faiths. The 1893 meeting, which took place from September 11 to September 27, marked the first formal gathering of representatives of Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. Today it is recognized as the occasion of the birth of formal interfaith dialogue worldwide. Contents; I. Theology. II. Ethics. III. History. IV. State and Society. V. Organized Forces. VI. General. Rubbing to binding spine. Bumping to corners. Light starting at interior front end papers. Light age toning to edges of interior pages. Binding in good, interior in very good condition overall. Item #45713
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