E. Marcuson's Refutation of Dr. Wise's Accusations

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E. Marcuson's Refutation of Dr. Wise's Accusations

Description

This letter from E. Marcuson to Dr. Wise, dated October 20, 1863, is a strongly worded response to a previous publication by Wise. Marcuson refutes Wise's assertions, defends his own actions and beliefs, and criticizes Wise's character and impact on the religious community. The letter is written in a mixture of English and Hebrew, reflecting the writer's engagement with Jewish theological discourse. It includes several strongly worded critiques and personal attacks, suggesting a deep-seated conflict between the two individuals.

Subjects

Religious Controversy Jewish Theology Personal attacks

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF10_42

Collection: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries

People

Sender: E. Marcuson

Recipient: Isaac Mayer Wise

Dates

Gregorian: October 20, 1863

Hebrew: ז׳ בְּחֶשְׁוָן תרכ״ד

Places

From: Saint Paul

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Marcuson, E., Isaac Mayer Wise. “Letter from E. Marcuson to Isaac Mayer Wise;October 20, 1863.” (October 20, 1863). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff10_42 .