The Talmud: What It Is and What It Knows About Jesus and His Followers

Pick, Rev. Bernhard. The Talmud: What It Is and What It Knows About Jesus and His Followers. New York: John B. Alden, 1887. First edition. Octavo. IX, [10]-147, [1]pp. Original black-stamped cloth with gold lettering on spine and front cover. Remarkable work divided in two parts: The first one shows what the Talmud is, by giving a succint history of the development of Jewish traditionalism, which culminated in the Talmud, “that wonderful monument of human industry, human wisdom, and human folly,” as Milman calls it. The second part brings before the reader what the Talmud has to say about Jesus, the gospels and Christian customs, which can only be understood by the light of the New Testament. Rubbing on covers and along edges of binding. Previous owner’s signature on free front endpaper. Very minor and sporadic foxing throughout. Binding in overall fair, interior in good+ condition. g. Hardcover. (32750) $95