Subject: Bible

This is a revised American edition of Richard Watson's "A Biblical and Theological Dictionary," published by Lane & Scott in 1851. The dictionary provides explanations of the history, manners, and customs of the Jews, offering a comprehensive resource for understanding the biblical and theological context of Jewish life.

This book, published in 1837, is a Biblical and Theological Dictionary. It explains the history, manners, and customs of the Jews and neighboring nations, and provides an account of the most remarkable places and persons mentioned in the Scripture. The author is Richard Watson.

This book, published by Cropper & Sons in Cincinnati in 1851, is a first edition of Rabbi H. A. Henry's "A Class Book for the Jewish Youth of Both Sexes." It contains an abridged history of the Bible and biographical notices of significant figures in Jewish history. The book was also available at the author's location opposite the synagogue. This particular copy bears the stamp of Nathan Roseau from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

This 12-page unbound pamphlet is a defense of the Hebrew dictionary by William Roy, responding to a review published in the North American Review for April 1838. The author of the pamphlet is Moses Stuart of Andover. It is a rare work, with only one copy known to exist.

A geography textbook titled "A Geography of the Bible" compiled for the ASSU by J.W. & J.A. Alexander. Published in 1830. Includes two fold-out maps.

This is the first edition of Moses Stuart's Hebrew Grammar, published in 1821 by Flagg and Gould in Andover. The book includes a comprehensive syntax and praxis, designed for students of Hebrew. This copy is in good condition, with minor wear consistent with its age.

This book contains a lecture on biblical interpretation delivered by H. M. Bien in Chicago, Illinois on April 27, 1879. The lecture likely discusses methods and approaches to understanding and interpreting the Bible, potentially focusing on specific theological or hermeneutical perspectives prevalent in the late 19th century.

A book titled "AN APOLOGY for the BIBLE in a SERIES OF LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THOMAS PAIN, AUTHOR of; the BOOK THE AGE OF REASON" by R. Watson, Lord Bishop of Llandaff. Published in 1796. Watson defends the Jews against accusations made by Paine in *The Age of Reason*, specifically refuting Paine's claim that Jews "never pray[ed] for anything but vengeance, victory and riches."

This 56-page pamphlet, published in New York in 1854, presents a scholarly examination of the biblical laws concerning servitude. Author William Jay argues against the interpretation of these laws as supporting the institution of slavery. The pamphlet represents a significant contribution to the abolitionist discourse of the mid-19th century.

This book, "Anastasis; or, The Doctrine of the Resurrection of the Body, Rationally and Scripturally Considered," was authored by George Bush, a professor of Hebrew and Oriental literature at New York City University. Published by Wiley & Putnam, likely in 1844 (as indicated by a December 26, 1844 signature), this work explores the doctrine of resurrection from both rational and scriptural perspectives. The book's detailed examination of biblical texts and theological arguments positions it as a significant contribution to 19th-century religious discourse.

This is the first Hebrew Bible printed in America with vocalized and cantillated text. Published in 1849 in Philadelphia by John W. Moore and John Wiley, it includes a preface by Isaac Leeser in Latin. This edition is considered a significant achievement in American printing and a careful edition of the Hebrew Bible text.

This is a copy of the second edition (1859) of the Biblia Hebraica, revising earlier editions by Jos. Athiae, Johannes Leusden, Jo. Simonis, and Everard van der Hoog. Published in Philadelphia by J. B. Lippincott et Soc., this edition was edited by Isaac Leeser. The Latin title is preceded by a Hebrew inscription. The text is in Hebrew and Latin, with an introduction, preface, and notes in Latin. Bound in 1/2 leather with gilt ruling and lettering, marbled boards. Shows minor wear including a small tear at the top of the spine and some shelf wear. The book is tight and clean, with a former owner's name on the flyleaf. It measures over 7 1/2" - 9 1/2" tall and contains xx, 1416 pages.

This is the first edition of "Biblical History for Israelite Schools," published in 1874 by Thalmessinger & Mendham, located at 387 & 389 Broadway. The book was authored by Dr. S. Adler and Emanuel Hecht and intended as a textbook for Jewish schools.

This book, a first edition, presents biographical sketches of prominent Jewish rabbis. It includes excerpts and translations of their commentaries, offering insights into their lives and scholarship. The text is primarily in English, with interspersed Hebrew sections. Published in 1847.

Das Buch Tobias, featuring 27 black and white illustrations. Published by Jüdische Buchvereinigung in 1937. The text is from the Bible.

This book is a sacred poem in five books, chronicling the life of King David. Written by Thomas Ellwood, a Quaker and close associate of John Milton, it was published in Philadelphia by Joseph Crukshank in 1785. This work, was more popular in America than in England and was published in numerous editions throughout the 18th century.

This book contains dissertations on the importance and best method of studying the original languages of the Bible. It is the second edition and was likely published around 1827, based on the date provided. The book's physical location is Arc.MS.56, Box 10.

A single-page (9" x 7") draft manuscript written on both sides, numbered 337 and 338. The manuscript, possibly dating to circa 1840, is titled "The Sameness of Jewish Canon in early times." It contains numerous corrections and notes, suggesting it may be a study manuscript rather than a direct copy. A note in a different hand on the top left corner identifies it as the writing of Moses Stuart.

Circa 1850 envelope containing two full manuscript sheets and two quarter sheets of notes on errata in the Leeser Bible. The envelope is boldly inscribed "Leeser Bible Erratam" and faintly inscribed in pencil "Send to Dropsie" in a corner. The manuscript appears to be the work of Moses Dropsie. The materials include notes related to the identification and correction of errors in Isaac Leeser's edition of the Bible.

This book contains the text of *Hadad: A Dramatic Poem*, a play written by James Abraham Hillhouse. The play is based on the court of King David and is considered possibly the first American play published with a Jewish theme. Published circa 1825.

This book, published in 1824, details Thomas Hallworth's method for learning and teaching history, with a specific application to the history of the Jews and the Ten Tribes as described in the Bible. The book includes historical and chronological knowledge extensively applied to sacred history. This particular copy belonged to Daniel Gilbert Fowler Fanshaw and later his sister, Elizabeth Ann Fanshaw, children of New York book seller and publisher Daniel Fanshaw. Their signatures and the date April 17, 1824 are present in the book.

This book, published in Chicago, Illinois in 1880, is a response to Robert Green Ingersoll's views on Moses and the Bible. The author, Curtiss, refutes Ingersoll's arguments, presenting a counter-narrative. The book delves into theological and historical interpretations of the biblical figure of Moses and his role in Jewish history and religious thought. The exact arguments presented are not available without reading the text itself.

This book is Part III of Katzenberg's Biblical History for Home and School, covering the period from the death of Moses to the last of the Judges. Published by Bloch Publishing Company, likely around 1913, it is part of a larger series designed for home and school use. This particular copy shows ownership markings, indicating previous use.

This book is Part V of Katzenberg's Biblical History for Home and School, focusing on the period of the Divided Kingdom in Jewish history. Published by the Bloch Publishing Company, circa 1914, it is likely a children's or educational text aimed at teaching biblical history within a home or school setting. The book's specific content and pedagogical approach are not fully evident from the available metadata but are indicated by the title.

This archival item is a letter dated February 16, 1863, from Greenewald & Kohlberg, located at 110 North 3rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Reverend Isaac Leeser at 1227 Walnut Street. The letter concerns a request to obtain a set of unspecified books with an English translation and a Bible. The authors offer to show samples to Reverend Leeser at their place of business. This letter is #3 of 9 in a larger collection.

A four-page letter written by Henry Goldsmith, a Hebrew school teacher, to Isaac Leeser in New York City on May 9, 1847. Goldsmith discusses his views on the English translation of Genesis 3:22 and proposes further reflections on scripture for publication in *The Occident*. This letter was published in *The Occident*, Volume 5, 1847.

A letter written by J.S. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser on the letterhead of "L.J. & I. Phillips & Co. Fur & Cap Manufacturers" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1866. Isaacs requests a quarto-bound bible be delivered to a bearer. The letter is part of the 'E' Collection of Judaica Americana.

This three-quarter page letter, dated March 19, 1854, was written by Joshua Lazarus of Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Lazarus details his specifications for the binding of a Bible. The letter includes a postage stamp. Joshua Lazarus (1791-1861) was the president and founder of the Charleston Gas Light Co. and president of the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue. He was a prominent figure in Jewish affairs.

A one and one-quarter page letter written by Lewis Samuel of Liverpool, England, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 9, 1852. Samuel responds positively to a prospectus for Leeser's Bible translation, orders copies, and offers publishing suggestions. He also expresses his views on congregants deemed unworthy of religious roles.

This archival item consists of a two-page letter written by Mr. D. Reily to Reverend Isaac Leeser on March 29, 1855. The letter discusses a subscription to Leeser's Bible and expresses concern about appearing unkind. The letter is item #8 of a set of nine letters.

Partly-printed letter signed by the Librarian of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., dated June 12, 1854. The letter expresses thanks for a donated Bible (4to, after the Massoretic text, with notes).

This 15-page book is a lecture delivered by Rabbi H.M. Bien at Haverly's Theater in Chicago on April 27, 1879. It serves as a defense of the Bible against the criticisms presented in Colonel Robert Ingersoll's works, "Mistakes of Moses" and "Skulls."

This book contains critical and practical notes on the Book of Leviticus. Authored by George Bush, a professor of Hebrew and Oriental Literature at New York City University, it was published by Dayton & Newman in 1843 at 199 Broadway, New York City. Bush was considered one of the foremost Hebraic scholars of his time.

Book published in 1804. "ORIENTAL CUSTOMS: or an ILLUSTRATION of the SACRED SCRIPTURES,; by an EXPLANATORY APPLICATION of the CUSTOMS and MANNERS of the; EASTERN NATIONS, and ESPECIALLY ALLUDED to..TOGETHER WITH; OBSERVATION..COLLECTED FROM THE MOST CELEBRATED TRAVELLERS". First American Edition.

This is the first American edition of Samuel Bochart's *Sacred Zoology*, originally published in Latin and later translated into English. The book, published by J. Martin, features outstanding illustrations and explores the natural history of animals mentioned in the Bible. This copy is annotated by Jacob Hart of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who signed it as the owner.

This 1856 Hebrew grammar textbook, published in Cincinnati, Ohio, by the Office of the Israelite & Deborah, is designed for use in Hebrew schools, colleges, and for self-instruction. It includes a chrestomathy, offering an epitome of history from creation to the destruction of the Second Temple, complete with analytical notes. The book contains handwritten notes referencing David Emden and an address on Avenue C in New York City.

This book, "The Bible Scholar's Manual," is a first edition published in 1847. It offers a guide to biblical scholarship and includes a section detailing the customs of the Jews. The book provides insights into the historical and cultural contexts of the Bible. The book's content is designed to aid in the understanding of the Bible.

This is the first rabbinical work in English translation published in North America. Published in New York in 1840 by M.M. Noah & A.S. Gould, this book is a translation of the medieval Hebrew text, *The Book of Jasher*, compiled from the Babylonian Talmud and other Jewish sources, and intermixed with Arabic legends and passages from the Bible. The book's content is divided into sections covering the pre-Mosaic period, the Mosaic period, and a smaller section on later history. The preface is by M.M. Noah. This copy is considered to be the first U.S. edition of this translation.

Second edition of "The Book of Jasher", translated from the original Hebrew into English. Published in New York by W. Reid Gould in 1840. This edition includes a four-page "Advertisement to the Second Edition" containing promotional blurbs from Isaac Nordheimer, H. V. Nathan (Minister of the English and German Synagogue, Kingston, Jamaica), Samuel H. Turner, and George Bush, along with favorable reviews from eleven American periodicals. The book's translation is attributed to Moses Samuel of Liverpool, though his name does not appear on the first edition published in 1840 by Mordecai Manuel Noah and A. S. Gould. The book's significance extends to Rosicrucians and Masons, and it gained prominence among Latter-Day Saints after Joseph Smith acquired a copy. The volume measures 155 x 234 cm (6 x 9 1/8 inches). The book contains some Hebrew words and phrases, and exhibits some foxing.

Book by Frederick De Sola Mendes, published in New York in 1887. This is the fourth revised and enlarged edition, fourteenth thousand. The book simplifies the text of Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and portions of the Prophets and Judges for younger children, with questions following each chapter. The book is bound in contemporary printed paper over boards; hinges are cracked, and a bookplate has been removed from the front pastedown. The text is clean but shows light uniform browning. The author was a prominent New York Rabbi and scholar, a founder of the Conservative Jewish publication *The American Hebrew*, and an original member of the New York Board of Jewish Ministers (later renamed the New York Board of Rabbis in 1946). This edition is considered scarce.

This book is an abridged version of "The History of the Jewish Wars" by Flavius Josephus, adapted by Rev. Daniel Smith. Published in New York City in 1840 by Porter and Coates, it includes a description of Palestine, a brief history of Jerusalem before the war, and an epitome of its modern history. The text aims to illustrate the fulfillment of prophecies from Moses and the Messiah.

Printed by Charles Pierce. This 1797 edition of John Macgowan's "The Life of Joseph the Son of Israel in Eight Books" is a single, small book. Macgowan (1726-1780), a controversial Scottish Baptist minister with Calvinistic leanings, was a prolific author whose works gained popularity in early America. Initially published in London in 1771, this work on Joseph, a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, went through numerous editions into the 19th century.

This pamphlet is an advertisement or promotional piece for a copy of "The Twenty-Four Books of the Holy Scriptures According to the Massoretic Text." Published by Sherman for the Rev. Abraham de Sola, and copyrighted in 1853, this particular copy dates from around 1873. The pamphlet likely details the content and availability of the complete scripture text.