Max Lilienthal, American Rabbi: Life and Writings (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Max Lilienthal

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266395481 ISBN 13: 9780266395485

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Max Lilienthal, American Rabbi: Life and Writings is a concise, engaging biography and collection of writings that trace the arc of a pivotal Jewish thinker and leader.

Discover how Lilienthal shaped debates on Jewish identity, emancipation, and American liberty across continents and centuries.

This edition presents a focused portrait of his Bavarian roots, early education, and the dramatic shifts that defined his long career—from Munich to Riga, across Russia, and into American Jewish life. It blends biographical narrative with selections that illuminate his ideas, influence, and enduring legacy as both a religious leader and public-minded figure.

• Follow his journey from Bavarian birth to a transatlantic life of leadership and reform.
• See how historical forces, including emancipation efforts and anti-Jewish agitation, shaped his path.
• Explore his writings and public activities that connected faith, education, and liberty.
• Understand the context of 19th-century Jewish life across Europe and America through one influential voice.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, accessible entry point into Lilienthal’s life and the ideas that informed American Jewish thought in his era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266395481
• ISBN 13: 9780266395485
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 523