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This is an untitled letter written in Philadelphia, PA. The letter is written in English and discusses different translations and explanations of the phrase "I am that I am" (Exodus 3:14). The author compares various translations, including the English version, Septuagint, Vulgate, and translations by Luther, De Wette, Van Ess, Allioli, Dr. Philipson, and Dr. Funz. They also include explanations from Jonathan, Targum Onkelos, Philo, Rabe, and Albo. The letter consists of two pages on one sheet. Hebrew and Greek words are included throughout.

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Letter from "An Old Subscriber" and Solomon to Isaac Leeser;December 1853Letter from "An Old Subscriber" and Solomon to Isaac Leeser;December 1853

Letter from "An Old Subscriber" and Solomon to Isaac Leeser regarding a published sermon by Rev. Solomon Jacobs and its interpretation of Exodus 3:14. The letter critiques Leeser's previous comments on Jacobs's translation/paraphrase, defends Jacobs's scholarship, and discusses the potential plagiarism of Rashi's work. The letter also includes a separate note to Leeser suggesting a strategy for replying to previous criticisms.