Readings in Modern Jewish History: An Example of a Human Life

Acosta, Uriel; Helen Lederer (trans). Readings in Modern Jewish History: An Example of a Human Life. Cincinnati: Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, 1958. Reprint. Quarto. 23 leafs. Original printed wrappers. Poignant autobiography of this freethinking rationalist who became an example among Jews of one martyred by the intolerance of his own religious community. Uriel Acosta is sometimes cited as a forerunner of the renowned philosopher Benedict de Spinoza. Minor age wear and some toning on wrappers with nice inked signage in upper right corner of front cover. Wrappers in overall good+, interior in very good , near fine condition. g+ to near fine. Softcover. (41237) $95