Biblical-Geological Lectures: A Letter from Isidor Kalisch to Isaac Leeser

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This letter, written in German, discusses biblical and geological topics. The author, Isidor Kalisch, explains his interpretation of Genesis 1, focusing on the creation of dry land and the distribution of water, both on the surface and underground. He offers grammatical and geological reasoning for his interpretations of specific passages. The letter also contains a brief commentary on the lack of artesian wells in American cities despite the availability of poor-quality water from conventional sources. The manuscript includes an envelope with the recipient's address in Philadelphia, PA.

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