FESTSCHRIFT ZUM 50 JÄHRIGEN BESTEHEN DER HOCHSCHULE FÜR DIE WISSENSCHAFT DES JUDENTUMS IN BERLIN
Berlin, Philo Verlag, 1922. Item #38150
First edition. Original paper wrappers. 4to. 297 pages; 24 cm. Written in German. Title translates to “A Memorandum on the 50th Anniversary of the Academy for the Science of Judaism in Berlin. ” A collection of Jewish studies papers published for the 50th anniversary of the Academy for the Science of Judaism, a rabbinical seminary in Berlin. Divided into five papers on Judaism by scholars at the academy. Leo Baeck “was a 20th-century German rabbi, scholar and theologian. He served as leader of Liberal Judaism in his native country and internationally, and later represented all German Jews during the Nazi era” (Wikipedia, 2016) . Eduard Baneth was a “world-famous Talmudic scholar and professor of Talmudic studies in the Rabbinical Seminary of Berlin” who authored “a number of works on Talmudic lore” (JTA, 1930) . Ismar Elbogen “was a Jewish-German rabbi, scholar and historian” who authored several works” (Wikipedia, 2016) . Julius Guttmann “was a German-born rabbi, Jewish theologian, and philosopher of religion” (Wikipedia, 2016) . Harry Torczyner was “an international lawyer, art collector and writer who championed the causes of Israel and his native Belgium” (New York Times, 1998) . Includes tables. SUBJECT(S) : Christianity, Rabbinical literature, Judaism and social problems, religion and science. OCLC and WorldCat list 10 holdings worldwide. Mild edgewear and rubbing. Minimal pencil markings that somewhat affect text. Minimal stains and slight toning. Very good condition. (GER-51-49).
Price: $100.00