The Constancy of Israel: A Discourse Delivered Before the Cong. Shearit Israel, Charleston, South Carolina, on Shabat Parah, Adar 18, 5610

Pamphlet containing a sermon by Rev. M.J. Raphall, delivered before the Congregation Shearit Israel in Charleston, South Carolina on Shabbat Parah, Adar 18, 5610 (1850). Raphall urges Jews to patiently await the Messiah and denounces rabbis who refer to the United States as "Jerusalem." This is the first edition, not listed by Singerman, who catalogs four copies of the second edition. The sermon discusses the patience needed to await the arrival of the Messiah and criticizes rabbis who referred to the United States as Jerusalem. The pamphlet also includes biographical information on Rabbi Raphall, detailing his life, career, and publications. His prominent role in the Civil War-era debate on slavery, where he defended slavery's biblical justification, is also mentioned. This debate spurred significant controversy with other rabbis like David Einhorn vehemently opposing his stance.

Associated People/Businesses

• RAPHALL, M.J. REV.

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Subjects

• Judaism
• Sermons

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 7