Jüdisch-Theologisches Seminar (Breslau, Germany)

JAHRESBERICHT DES JÜDISCH-THEOLOGISCHEN SEMINARS “FRAENCKELSCHE STIFTUNG” [1873]

Breslau, Seminar, 1873. Item #38222

First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 35, XI pages; 23.5 cm. Written in German Title translates to “Annual Report of the Jewish Theological Seminary (Fraenckelsche Stiftung) . ” The Judisch-Theologischen Seminars, Breslau was the “first modern rabbinical seminary in Central Europe. Founded in 1854 with the funds which Jonas Fraenkel, a prominent Breslau businessman, had willed for the purpose, the seminary became the model for similar colleges set up in Europe and the U. S…. The seminary’s basic aim was to teach ‘positive historical Judaism. ’ The ‘positive’ stood for a faithful adherence to the practical precepts of Judaism, while ‘historical’ permitted free inquiry into the Jewish past, including even Bible criticism, though with some self-imposed limitations” (JewishVirtualLibrary.org, 2016) . Every year, the seminary published an annual report with scholarly work by the professors at the seminary, up until the Nazis destroyed the seminary in 1938. SUBJECT(S) : Jewish religious education, Positive Historical Judaism, Jewish Theological Seminary- Breslau. Some edgewear. Slight browning. Minimal staining and markings. Very good condition. (GER-51-42A).

Price: $100.00