Alexander's Hebrew Ritual, and Doctrinal Explanation of the whole Ceremonial Law, oral and traditional, of the Jewish Community in England and Foreign Parts; being a Necessary Companion to the Holy Scriptures. Together with several Remarkable Events relative to the People of the Jews, from the most Ancient Records

Alexander, L. [Levy]

Published by Printed by and for the author, London, 1819

About this Item

vii, 309, [5] pp. Illus. with one engraved plate. 8vo. Levy Alexander sought to replace David Levi's "A Succinct Account of the Duties, Rites, and Ceremonies of the Jews," the standard work in English on Jewish practice since 1782, with his Hebrew Ritual. Jacobs/Wolf, Bibliotheca Anglo-Judaica: 1538. Lacking the free endpapers, spine scuffed along front joint, worn at ends, boards rubbed, front hinge started, first three leaves closely reattached, includes the list of subscribers, overall still good or better. Quarter morocco over marbled boards.

Seller Inventory # 35889

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alexander's Hebrew Ritual, and Doctrinal Explanation of the whole Ceremonial Law, oral and traditional, of the Jewish Community in England and Foreign Parts; being a Necessary Companion to the Holy Scriptures. Together with several Remarkable Events relative to the People of the Jews, from the most Ancient Records
• Publisher: Printed by and for the author, London
• Publication Date: 1819
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Judaica