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Manuel Joël – Fest-Predigten – Breslau 1867 – Jewish Reform Sermons – Provenance Max Dienemann - A rare and historically significant 19th-century Judaica work: Fest-Predigten (“Festival Sermons”) by Dr. Manuel Joël, published in Breslau in 1867. Joël (1826–1890), successor to Abraham Geiger, was a key figure in the development of moderate Reform Judaism, balancing innovation with deep respect for Jewish tradition. This volume contains a collection of sermons delivered for major Jewish festivals, reflecting the intellectual and spiritual climate of German Jewry in the mid-19th century. ⸻ 🏛 Provenance – Exceptional This copy bears:  • Handwritten signature (dated 1907)  • Ownership stamp of Max Dienemann Max Dienemann (1875–1939) was one of the most prominent Liberal rabbis in Germany and co-leader of the Rabbinical Association alongside Leo Baeck. 👉 This provenance significantly enhances the historical and collector value of the book. ⸻ 📚 Bibliographic Details  • Author: Dr. Manuel Joël  • Title: Fest-Predigten  • Place: Breslau  • Publisher: Schletter’sche Buchhandlung (H. Skutsch)  • Year: 1867  • Language: German (Gothic script)  • Format: Hardcover  • Pages: approx. 230+ pp. ⸻ ✡️ Content & Importance  • Sermons for Jewish festivals (Passover, Shavuot, High Holidays, etc.)  • Reflects theological debates within Reform Judaism  • Bridge between traditional Judaism and modern philosophy  • Written for an educated Jewish audience ⸻ 📌 Condition  • Overall good condition for its age  • Foxing and age toning throughout  • Binding worn, signs of use  • Some stains and wear to pages and cover  • Complete ⸻ ⭐ Collector’s Highlights  • Early Reform Judaism text  • Important rabbinic author (successor of Abraham Geiger)  • With signature and stamp of Max Dienemann  • Strong appeal to collectors of:  • Judaica  • Jewish theology  • German Jewish history  • Rabbinic literature