In Our Image Character Studies from the Old Testament

New York: Oxfod University Press, 1949. First Edition Thus. 1. Hard Cover. Illustrated by Guy Rowe. Publisher's full burgundy cloth, gilt lettering on spine, medallion blind stamped on cover, 32 color paintings. Spine and covers sunned, a few black stains at head, corners slightly worn and bumped, edges show mild shelf-wear, gutter of back and front endpapers browned, inscription on ffep, else fine. VERY GOOD+. Color Paintings. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 197 pp. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Wisdom from Sinai

Brooklyn, NY: The Sinai Scholars Society, 2011. 1. Soft Cover. Publisher's glossy wraps. Volume shows mild shelf-wear, some notes throughout. GOOD. 4to 11" - 13" tall. (viii), 185, (4) pp. Good with no dust jacket .

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AGUS, IRVING A.

Urban Civilization in Pre-Crusade Europe: A Study of Organized Town-Life in Northwestern Europe During the Tenth and Eleventh Centuries Based on the Responsa Literature (Two Volumes, Complete)

NY: Yeshiva University Press, 1965. First Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full brown cloth, gilt lettering on spine and cover. In rabbinic literature, the Responsa are known as She'elot u-Teshuvot ("questions and answers"), and comprise the body of written decisions and rulings given by poskim ("deciders of Jewish law"). Judaism's responsa constitute a special class of rabbinic literature, to be distinguished from the commentaries (meforshim)—devoted to the exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, the Mishnah, the Talmud—and from the codes of law which delineate the rules for ordinary incidents of life. The responsa literature covers a period of 1,700 years—the mode, style, and subject matter have changed as a function of the travels of the Jewish people and of the development of other halakhic literature, particularly the codes. Responsa play a particularly important role in Jewish law. The questions forwarded are usually practical, and often concerned with new contingencies for which no provision has been made in the codes of law, and the responsa thus supplement the codes. They, therefore, function as a source of law, almost as legal precedent, in that they are consulted by later decisors in their rulings; they are also, in turn, incorporated into subsequent codes. In addition to requests for Halakhic rulings, many of the questions addressed were theoretical in character, particularly amongst the earlier responsa. The responsa accordingly contain rulings on ethics, business ethics, the philosophy of religion, astronomy, mathematics, history, geography, as well as interpretations of passages in the Bible, the Mishnah, the Talmud, and the Midrash. Thus, while early Jewish literature has few historical works, many notes on the history of Judaism have been introduced into the responsa. Responsa thus contain valuable information about the culture of the Jews and the people among whom they lived. Information may also be gleaned about the moral and social relations of the times, occupations, the household, customs, expressions of joy and of sorrow, and recreations, and even games. Older responsa are also important for readings and emendations of the Mishnah and the Talmud. Some underlining, all in pencil, otherwise unmarked, tight, square, and clean. A heavy set - additional shipping charges may apply. VERY GOOD. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. xi, 419; iv, 402 pp. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued .

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ALEICHEM, SHOLOM

Adventures of Mottel, the Cantor's Son: In Two Parts; Part I: In Kasrilovka - Hoorah, I'm an Orphan!, Part II: In America - Try Not to Love Such a Country

NY: Henry Schuman, 1953. 1st Edition in English. First Printing. Hard Cover. Illustrated by Ilya Schor. Quarter bound in publisher's blue cloth over blue boards, black, blue, white, yellow, and red lettering on spine, two black embossed medallions, and author's initials, lavender, on cover, yellow endpapers. Illustrated with wood engravings by Ilya Schor. Translated from the Yiddish by Tamara Kahana, Sholom Aleichem's granddaughter. The volume is in virtually perfect condition, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. The scarce unclipped dust jacket has only minor chipping at the head of the spine only, and the spine is mildly sunned, else near fine. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. B&W Drawings. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. (x), 342 pp. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket .

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ASCH, SHOLEM

Moses

NY: G. P. Putman's Sons, 1951. First Trade Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Bound in publisher's full black cloth, gilt lettering and borders on spine and cover. Double-page color maps on endpapers. Sholem Asch (1880-1957) was a Jewish novelist and playwright, born in Poland. He first came to the United States in 1909, was naturalized in 1920, and lived in various parts of Europe and the United States. Covers very lightly rubbed, light shelf-wear, else fine; unmarked, tight, square, and clean. VERY GOOD. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. (iv), 505, (3) pp. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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BARNAVI, ELI (ED)

A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People: From the Time of the Patriarchs to the Present

NY: Schocken Books, 1992. 0805241272. First American Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0805241272. Stated first American edition. Publisher's full red cloth, gilt lettering on spine. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, maps, charts, and drawings. The history of the Jews spans more than two millenia and encompasses most parts of the globe--an extraordinary saga which is set forth pictorially in this comprehensive, and richly illustrated and designed volume. With hundreds of brilliantly detailed maps, photographs, and drawings, and chronologies and commentaries by leading experts, A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People is both an authoritative reference work and a sumptuous gift volume.. Both the volume and the unclipped dust jacket are in perfect, pristine condition; unread, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. AS NEW/AS NEW.. Color Illustrations. 4to 11" - 13" tall. xi, (i), 299 pp. As New in As New dust jacket .

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BRENNER, FREDERICK; SIMON SCHAMA

Jews/America: A Representation

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1996. 0810935228. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0810935228. Illustrated by Frederick Brenner. Publisher's full spiral bound black and blue boards. Profusely illustrated with full and double page B&W photographs of jewish subjects. This volume is in virtually perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, tight, square and clean. A very large, heavy book - additional shipping charges may apply. AS NEW. B&W Photographs. Oblong 4to 11" - 13" tall. 93 pp. As New with No dust jacket as issued .

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Sonstige Stichworte: 0810935228 Jews in America; Judaica; Photography; Jewish Life; Jews; Art, Antiques & Photography Judaica Photography

BRIDGER, DAVID (EDITOR); SAMUEL WOLK

The New Jewish Encyclopedia

NY: Behrman House, 1962. First Edition Thus. 1. Hard Cover. Illustrated by Ann Zane Shanks & Marvin Koner. Publisher's full black cloth, gilt lettering and medallion on spine, blind-stamped title and medallion on cover, TEG (blue). Introduction by Abba Eban. 4to. xvi, (ii), 541 pp. Illustrated with hundreds of B&W photographs, charts and tables. A complete library of Jewish knowledge in one authoritative volume, this book provides guidance to the understanding of Jewish history, thought, and civilization through 4,000 years. Includes over 350 illustrations and photos.. Brief gift inscription on ffep, else fine. The price-clipped dust jacket is moderately chipped at the head and heel of the lightly sunned spine with minor loss at the head, else fine. The original slipcase with paste-on is tight and square. NEAR FINE/GOOD. A heavy book wich may require additional shipping. B&W Photographs. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 541 pp. Near Fine in Good dust jacket .

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BRIDGER, DAVID (EDITOR); SAMUEL WOLK

The New Jewish Encyclopedia

NY: Behrman House, 1962. First Edition Thus. 1. Hard Cover. Illustrated by Ann Zane Shanks & Marvin Koner. Publisher's full black cloth, gilt lettering and medallion on spine, blind-stamped title and medallion on cover, TEG (blue). Introduction by Abba Eban. 4to. xvi, (ii), 541 pp. Illustrated with hundreds of B&W photographs, charts and tables. Brief gift inscription on ffep, else fine. The price-clipped dust jacket, now in Mylar, is moderately chipped at the head and heel of the lightly sunned spine, else fine. The original slipcase with paste-on is tight and square. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE. A complete library of Jewish knowledge in one authoritative volume, this book provides guidance to the understanding of Jewish history, thought, and civilization through 4,000 years. Includes over 350 illustrations and photos.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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CAHILL, THOMAS

The Gifts of the Jews How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels

New York: Doubleday, 1998. 0385482485. First American Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0385482485. Quarter bound in publisher's black paper over cream boards, gilt lettering on spine, burgundy endpapers with Egyptian design, fore-edge deckle. Includes Chronology and Index. The Hinges of History Series. Vol. 2. Maps. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. xii, 291 pp. As New in As New dust jacket .

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COHEN, REV. DR. A. (EDITOR)

The Five Megilloth: Hebrew Text & English Translation with Introductions and Commentary

London: The Soncino Press, 1975. First Edition. Twelfth Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full blue cloth, gilt lettering on cover and spine. The volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, tight, square and clean. The unclipped dust jacket shows only mild shelf-wear, else fine. FINE/NEAR FINE. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. xiii, 252 pp. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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CUTLER, IRVING

The Jews of Chicago: From Shtetl to Suburb

Urbana & Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1996. Third Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full maroon cloth, silver lettering on spine, maroon endpapers. Profusely illustrated with ove 160 B&W photographs and maps. Vividly told and richly illustrated with more than 160 photographs, The Jews of Chicago is the fascinating story of the cultural, religious, fraternal, economic, and everyday life of Chicago's Jews. This edition of Irving Cutler's definitive historical volume also includes a new foreword written by the author. The first comprehensive history of Chicago's Jewish population in eighty years, The Jews of Chicago brings to life the people, events, neighborhoods, and institutions that helped shape today's Jewish community. Cutler intertwines neighborhood histories with representative biographical vignettes of some of Chicago's best known figures, such as Edna Ferber, Saul Bellow, Benny Goodman, Mel Tormé, Studs Terkel, Paul Muni, Mandy Patinkin, Emil G. Hirsch, Julius Rosenwald, Dankmar Adler, Arthur Goldberg, Philip Klutznick, and many others. From their roots in the Old Country to their present-day communities, Cutler captures in extraordinary detail the remarkable saga of the Jews of Chicago.. The volume is in excellent condition, showing only the slightest wear at the head and heel of the spine, else as new; unmarked, tight, square, and clean. The unclipped dust jacket shows on slight shelf-wear. FINE/NEAR FINE. The Ethnic History of Chicago Series. B&W Photographs and Maps. 4to 11" - 13" tall. xii, (i), 316, (1) pp. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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DEGANI, NISSAN

Exodus Calling

NY: Herzl Press, 1997. 0930832078. First Edition. 1. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0930832078. Inscribed by the author on the ffep. Laminated pictorial boards. Illustrated with B&W photographs.. The volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, tight, square and clean. FINE.. B&W Photographs. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 334 pp. Signed by Author. Fine with no dust jacket .

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Sonstige Stichworte: 0930832078 Illegal Immigration Ww2 World War II Israel Palestine History Religion & Mythology Biography & Memoir

DERSHOWITZ, ALAN M.

Chutzpah

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1991. 0316181374. Stated First Edition. Eighth Printing. Hard Cover. ISBN: 0316181374. Signed by author on ffep. Quarter bound in publisher's black paper over red boards, gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated with B&W photographs. The volume is in excellent condition, unmarked, tight, square and clean. The unclipped dust jacket shows on;ly mild shelf-wear, with one small closed tear at the bottom of front panel. FINE/VERY GOOD. B&W Photographs. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. viii, (ii), 378 pp. Signed by Author. Fine in Very Good dust jacket .

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Sonstige Stichworte: 0316181374 Judaica Biographies Law Jews Lawyers Biography Politics Antisemitism Ethnic Relations Judaica Biography & Memoir Business, Law & Government

EISENSTEIN, IRA

Creative Judaism

NY: Jewish Reconstructionist Foundation, 1953. Revised Edition. 1. Hard Cover. 1st Printing. Publisher's full blue cloth, gilt lettering and borders on spine and cover. 8vo. x, (ii), 179, (1) pp. Includes sections on "The Present Crisis In Judaism"; "The Reformist Version Of Judaism"; and "The Nationhood Of Israel. " Based on Judaism as a Civilization by Mordecai M. Kaplan, the purpose of this book is to make clear exactly what it means to be a Jew. Hardcover without dust jacket. Former owner's name neatly signed on ffep, else as new.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fine+ with no dust jacket .

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