Censorship and Freedom of Expression in Jewish History

Carmilly-Weinberger, Moshe. Censorship and Freedom of Expression in Jewish History. New York: Sepher-Hermon Press, Inc., 1977. First edition. 8vo. 295pp. Blue cloth with gold lettering on spine in original printed dust jacket. Study of the use of censorship by Jewish communities. Covers such topics as the censorship of kabbalistic and Sabbatian literature as well as the modern struggles against Hasidism and the Enlightenment. There is also a chapter on controversies surrounding erotic literature. Head and tail of spine bumped. Top edge slightly stained. Head and tail of dj creased. Book is in overall good condition. Dj is in overall good condition. Overall in good condition. g. Hardcover. (29819) $65