Solomon to Isaac Leeser Regarding Criticism of Exodus Translation, December 29, 1852

Metadata

Solomon to Isaac Leeser Regarding Criticism of Exodus Translation, December 29, 1852

Description

Letter from Solomon to Isaac Leeser discussing a letter written by Mr. Jacobs criticizing Leeser's translation of Exodus 33:14. Solomon defends Leeser and offers multiple authoritative sources and commentaries to support Leeser's translation, criticizing Jacobs for quoting out of context and making unfounded personal attacks. The letter also touches upon the freedom of the press and the importance of avoiding personal attacks in public discourse. Solomon advises Leeser to respond by publishing the various renderings of the verse and leaving Jacobs to public contempt.

Subjects

Biblical interpretation Criticism Freedom of the press

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP0193

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: Solomon

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: December 29, 1852

Hebrew: י״ח בְּטֵבֵת תרי״ג

Places

From: Charleston

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Solomon, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Solomon to Isaac Leeser;December 29, 1852.” (December 29, 1852). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap0193 .