A Defense of Traditional Jewish Practice and Hebrew Literature

Metadata

A Defense of Traditional Jewish Practice and Hebrew Literature

Description

A four-page letter written in February 1859 from an anonymous author in Philadelphia, PA, to Isaac Leeser. The writer defends Hebrew literature against criticisms by Mr. Calish, arguing that Calish misrepresents the literature and lacks a proper understanding of Hebrew pronunciation and accentuation. The letter engages with the debates surrounding Hebrew scholarship and the cultural divisions within the Israelite community. The writer critiques Calish's approach and knowledge, referencing specific examples and scholars to support their arguments. The letter also discusses the importance of preserving traditional Hebrew reading practices.

Subjects

Hebrew literature Hebrew pronunciation Religious controversies

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx9FF16_11

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

People

Sender: —

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian:

Hebrew: Unknown

Places

From: Philadelphia

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Isaac Leeser. “Letter from to Isaac Leeser;February 1859.” (). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx9ff16_11 .