Manuscript on Messianic Prophecy by Isaac Leeser

A three-page manuscript (plus a few lines on a fourth page) on 8" x 10" paper, possibly in the hand of Isaac Leeser. The manuscript explores the prophecy of the Messiah, citing various sources including Leeser's own book (Vol. 1, pg 131). Dated circa early 1850, it reflects Leeser's engagement with the contemporary controversy with Wise regarding the denial of the Messiah prophecy. The authorship is not conclusively determined but is strongly suggested by its content and discovery among other Leeser papers. The manuscript has been reviewed by Dr. Arthur Kiron (Schottenstein-Jesselson Curator of Judaica Collections) and Bruce Nielsen (Judaica Public Services Librarian and Archivist) at the Katz Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

Associated People/Businesses

• LEESER, ISAAC

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Manuscripts, American

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 4