Jewish Society In The Time Of Mendelssohn

By Gustav Karpeles

Book Overview

""Jewish Society in the Time of Mendelssohn"" by Gustav Karpeles is a historical account of Jewish life during the 18th century, specifically during the time of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn. The book explores the social, cultural, and religious aspects of Jewish society during this period, including the challenges faced by Jews in Germany and their struggle for acceptance and integration into mainstream society. Karpeles provides a detailed examination of the Jewish community's customs, traditions, and beliefs, as well as their interactions with non-Jewish communities. He also delves into the intellectual and cultural achievements of Jewish scholars and artists during this time, highlighting their contributions to German society. Overall, ""Jewish Society in the Time of Mendelssohn"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look into a pivotal period in Jewish history and the broader cultural landscape of 18th-century Germany.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Jewish Literature and Other Essays, by Gustav Karpeles. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766163709.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162867868
• ISBN13: 9781162867861
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"