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Der Sabbath in seiner culturgeschichtlichen Bedeutung Der Sabbath in seiner culturgeschichtlichen Bedeutung

This book is a reprint of a lecture given in Berlin in January 1869, by Hermann Cohen, on the cultural and historical significance of the Sabbath. Published in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1881, likely by Der Zeitgeist, it features a preface and an advertisement page. The text is in German.

Philosophy and Philosophical Authors of the Jews: A Historical Sketch with Explanatory Notes Philosophy and Philosophical Authors of the Jews: A Historical Sketch with Explanatory Notes

This book, published by Bloch & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1881, provides a historical overview of Jewish philosophy and its key figures. It is a translation of a work by S. Munk, rendered into English by Isidor Kalisch. The book offers detailed insights into the development of Jewish philosophical thought, including explanations and historical context for the various authors and schools of thought discussed.

Reason and Faith, or Philosophical Absurdities, and the Necessity of Revelation Reason and Faith, or Philosophical Absurdities, and the Necessity of Revelation

This 183-page book, written by Joshua Hezekiah DeCordova, was originally printed in Jamaica in 1788 and reprinted in Philadelphia by F. Bailey in 1791. It presents a defense of Judaism and religion in general against the criticisms of Enlightenment philosophers. DeCordova argues for the unity of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths, emphasizing their shared divine origin. The book covers various philosophical and theological topics, including the nature of God, the soul, and the importance of revelation.

Tafsir Al Shsis Prakim: A Philosophical and Metaphysical Explanation of Six Chapters Concerning the History of Ancient Israel Tafsir Al Shsis Prakim: A Philosophical and Metaphysical Explanation of Six Chapters Concerning the History of Ancient Israel

Handwritten book containing a philosophical and metaphysical explanation of six chapters concerning the history of Ancient Israel. The manuscript is leather-bound, written on light blue paper, and dates to between 1750 and 1840, according to a brief examination by Dr. Arthur Kiron of the University of Pennsylvania. It is believed to have been written in the Middle East.