Bidspirit auction | TANACH – WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION

TANACH – WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION BY ISAAC LEESER – PHILADELPHIA 1853. THE FIRST ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE TANACH PRODUCED BY A JEW. The entire Tanach with English translation by Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia. Isaac Leeser was determined to produce a translation loyal to the teachings of Chazal in order to replace the ‘King James’ Christian Bibles in use by many Jews in the Western world. This translation became the standard version in use by American Jews. Isaac Leeser (1806-1868), was the leading American orthodox Jewish teacher, minister and communal activist of the 19th century. He published his translation of Tanach and edited The Occident. [4], 1011 pp. 21.5 x 28 cm. Excellent condition. Fine original binding.