Freuder, Samuel [Isaac Mayer Wise Connection]

A MISSIONARY'S RETURN TO JUDAISM: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MISSIONS TO THE JEWS [AUTHOR INSCRIBED]

New York: Sinai Pub. Co., 1915. Item #40904

1st edition. Original boards. 8vo. 203 pages, 19 cm. In English. Lengthy inscription by Samuel Freuder to an attorney named Bernard Samuel. The inscription reads "as a slight token of deep gratitude for his many acts of kindness shown me while preparing this book. " The inscription was made out on April 16, 1915 in New York. Samuel Freuder was a quite well-known figure in Judaism. He was taken under the wing of Dr. Isaac Mayer Wise at the Hebrew Union College. He would ultimately convert to Christianity for a number of years before returning to Judaism (Kaplan, 1998) . SUBJECTS: Christian converts from Judaism. Missions -- Jews. Ex-library with usual minimal markings and bookplate from the Jewish Education Committee Library. Very good condition. (AMR-56-13-D).

Price: $100.00