Carmoly E (11 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PF. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a rare and intriguing tale from the Middle Ages, depicting the life and adventures of Rabbi Israel Bruna. Set against a backdrop of religious and social upheaval, the story explores the protagonist's remarkable journey as a renowned rabbi and healer who faced persecution and prejudice from both Jews and Christians. The author delves into the complex historical context, highlighting the challenges faced by Jewish communities during this period. Through Rabbi Bruna's experiences, the narrative sheds light on the tensions between faith, tradition, and the search for understanding in a divided world. Beyond its historical significance, the book offers profound insights into the nature of humanity, resilience, and the power of compassion. The author skillfully weaves together themes of faith, persecution, and the human capacity for both great evil and profound good. Overall, this book provides a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience in the Middle Ages, offering valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of individuals caught in the crosscurrents of religious and social conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter green leather boards, floral embossed green silk cloth covers, five raised bands to the spine with twin dark burgundy gilt title and author lettering labels, marble blue end leaves. Quarto 11'' x 7¼''. Contains 344 printed pages of French text, each leaf with a floral border, tissue guarded frontispiece and one other full-page plate. Spine sun faded, rubbing to the edges of the boards, the two illustrations on thick stock have foxing to the margins, binding sound and tight. Eliakim Carmoly was born at Soultz-Haut-Rhin, then in the French department of Haut-Rhin. His real name was Goschel David Behr (or Baer); the name Carmoly, borne by his family in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, was adopted by him when quite young. He studied Hebrew and Talmud at Colmar; and, because both French and German were spoken in his native town, he became proficient in those languages. Member of the P.B.F.A. FRANCE [Literature & History).

Original Cloth. Condition: Very Good. 256pp. German text.Last page with some markings.A very good copy. Very rare.

Hardcover. Condition: Gut. Erzählungen Und Skizzen 8 Halbleinen Kein Schutzumschlag Buch 255 SS, Bibl. HLn. (gering ber. u. best.), innen durchtgehend gebräunt, stellenweise fleckig Gut.

Paris, P. Jannet, 1849 ; in-12, 160 pp., demi-chagrin vert du début du XXe siècle, dos à nerfs (dos insolé). Petites inscriptions à l'encre sur la page de titre, mais bon exemplaire. 1849.

Paris, Jannet, 1849 ; in-12, 160 pp., demi-vélin moderne, dos à nerfs, tête rouge. Petite signature à l'encre sur la page de titre, mais bon exemplaire. 1849.