Mayer Sulzberger

Broschiertes Buch

The Polity Of The Ancient Hebrews (1912)

Beschreibung

The Polity of the Ancient Hebrews is a book written by Mayer Sulzberger in 1912. It is a comprehensive study of the political system of the ancient Hebrews, covering various aspects such as the nature of their government, the role of the priesthood, the administration of justice, and the organization of the military. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Hebrew scriptures and other historical sources to shed light on the political and social structures of the ancient Hebrew society. Sulzberger also explores the influence of neighboring civilizations on the Hebrew polity, particularly the Babylonians, Persians, and Greeks. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, political science, and religious studies. It provides a nuanced understanding of the political and social context of the Hebrew Bible and the origins of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Mayer Sulzberger [1843-1923], a Philadelphia judge, orator and philanthropist, was one of the most influential figures in the Jewish community during his lifetime. Known as the "dean of American Jewry," he was elected judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in 1895 and 1904 and was one of the founders of the Young Men's Hebrew Association. Mayer Sulzberger Junior High School in Philadelphia is named in his honor. A keen bibliophile, he owned many important works of Hebraica and Judaica that are housed today in the libraries of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and the Center for Judaic Studies, University of Pennsylvania.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 212g
• ISBN-13: 9781104322212
• ISBN-10: 1104322218
• Artikelnr.: 26347239