SEFER HA-BERIT HE-HADASH: IM HA-NAHAR SAMBATYON BI-MEDINAT HINA
Lodz:yitshak Shlomovits, Bi-Defus M. Tsederboi), 1911. Item #25129
(FT) Modern Paper Wrappers. 8vo, 56 pages, 25 cm. In Hebrew. “On the life and customs of the Jews of China. ” Following a petition to American President McKinley for a permit to tour China to research the roots and customs of the Chinese Jews, Uziel Haga accompanied the U. S. Armed Forces on an expedition in 1901. Haga present here a comprehensive description of Chinese life and customs, including a prayer for recitation during the Seven Days of Mourning. The Author maintains that the Jews of Kaifeng in Hunan Province are descendants of the exiled Ten Lost Tribes – most particularly, the Tribe of Asher. The author was suspected of espionage and was imprisoned by the Boxers where he died after suffering torture. SUBJECT(S) : Lost tribes of Israel. Jews -- China. Geographic: China -- Ethnic relations. Originally published in 1900 under title: Metsiat aseret ha-shevatim. OCLC lists 12 copies worldwide. Lacks original green wrappers. Bumped corners. Yellowing of pages. Good condition. (Sef-28-6).
Price: $275.00