A Defense of Judaism Versus Proselytizing Christianity

Wise, Isaac M. A Defense of Judaism Versus Proselytizing Christianity. Cincinnati: American Israelite, 1889. First edition. Ex-library. 8vo. 129, (1). Original purple pebble cloth with gold lettering on front cover. All edges red. Floral decorative endpapers. Rabbi Isaac M. Wise, a leader of 19th century American Reform Jewry, wrote this work of Jewish apologetics in response to Christian missionaries in Cincinnati who placed a Jewish convert to Christianity in the official position of missionary to the Jews. Unlike traditional Jewish anti-Christian polemics, which took as their starting point the superiority of Judaism over Christianity, Wise wrote from an ecumenical perspective. Cover shows shelf wear. Library sticker on spine. Remains of sticker on rear endpapers. Library bookplate and stamp. Overall in good condition. g. Hardcover.

Bookplate: “University of California – The Sloss Collection of the Semitic Library of the University of California – Gift of Louis Sloss February, 1897.” (29654) $95