Sect, Creed and Custom in Judaism: A Study in Jewish Nomology

Raisin, Jacob S. Sect, Creed and Custom in Judaism: A Study in Jewish Nomology. Philadelphia: Julius H. Greenstone, 1907. First edition. Octavo. XV, [1], 142pp. Original cloth with gold lettering on spine and front cover. Remarkable work on Customs (Minhagim): Rabbinic law as derived from the Talmud is binding upon all Jews. In addition, there have always been local customs and prohibitions, which are binding only where practiced. Indeed, the Talmud gives detailed rules for people who visit or move to a locale where the custom differs from their own. Custom can also determine halachic practice in cases of disagreement among rabbinic authorities. Spine heavily rubbed. Gold lettering faded on spine. Previous owner’s stamp on free front endpaper. Previous owner’s ex-libris on inside of back cover. Binding in overall fair to good-, interior in very good condition. g. Hardcover. (31956) $65