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Letter 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.
Letter from E. Marcuson to Isaac Mayer Wise;October 20, 1863 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.
Letter from Isaac Mayer Wise to Isaac Leeser;December 18, 1849 Letter from Isaac Mayer Wise to Isaac Leeser discussing the publication of Wise's works. Wise mentions that if his works cannot be sold, they are not worth publishing. He discusses a forthcoming fourth maxim, its historical context concerning Christianity, and his use of the name of God. He also mentions a young man who will teach in his school, and expresses his intention to send his works to England or translate them into German if they are not published in America. The letter also touches on difficulties faced by the Jewish community in Albany in building a new synagogue, and a visit from a young convert to Judaism. Wise concludes with a request for information regarding a publication society and sends regards from his family.
Principles of Judaism No. 12 Letter from Isaac M. Wise objecting to the dogma of the resurrection of the body and defending the immortality of the soul. The letter includes references to biblical passages and rabbinic sources, and engages with the philosophical and theological arguments surrounding the nature of life, death, and the afterlife. Wise also mentions his forthcoming essay on immortality.