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LOT 384:
Shorshei Emunah by R' Shalom HaCohen. London, 1815
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Shorshei Emunah by R' Shalom HaCohen. London, 1815
Shorshei Emunah, which are the main points of the Torah and its lessons, and the principles of the Jewish religion, composed in questions and answers ... for Jewish children ... so that they learn ... their faith, by Shalom HaCohen. London, 1815.
Specifications: [2], 10, 1 page, 56, [1] leaf, 6 pages, paper. 20 cm.
Shalom HaCohen (Poland 1771 - Hamburg 1845) Hebrew scribe, translator and poet. He was an enlightenment movement personage who was part of the dispersion of the enlightenment to Austria and Galicia. He edited HaMeasef HaChadash. He founded and edited Bikkurei HaIttim. He wrote the drama Amel V'Tirtzeh (1812) and a history book which was popular among the maskilim, Koreh Dorot (1820), the poem Nir David (1834), and more. He translated (into German) Jeremiah (1810), Seder HaAvodah (1820) and Seder HaSelichot (1823). His book Shorshei Emunah, which summarizes the principles of Jewish faith in Hebrew and in English, was subsequently translated into Dutch as well.
Few stains, fine condition.
