RARE Jewish American Judaica ISAAC LEESER Book 1839 CATECHISM * DEDICATION
CATECHISM For YOUNGER CHILDREN Designed As A FAMILIAR EXPOSITION of The Jewish Religion
By ISAAC LEESER
PHILADELPHIA 1839
** SEE DEDICATION PAGE - APPEARS AS LEESER SIGNATURE IN INITIALS. DOES NOT APPEAR ON OTHER COPIES **
** FIRST PAGE DETACHED ** DAMAGE TO INNER SPINE
** OVERALL GOOD CONDITION FOR ANTIQUE BOOK
Isaac Leeser (December 12, 1806 – February 1, 1868) was an American, Ashkenazi Jewish religious leader, teacher, scholar and publisher. He helped found the Jewish press of America, produced the first Jewish translation of the Bible into English, and helped organize various social and educational organizations. He is considered one of the most important nineteenth century American Jewish personalities. He was "fiercely opposed" to Reform Judaism and was regarded as one of the most important "orthodox" rabbis of his era. Leeser is regarded as a forerunner by both Modern Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism.