A classic text of enduring significance; Moses Mendelssohn’s Jerusalem (1783) stands as a powerful plea for the separation of church and state and also as the first attempt to present Judaism as a religion eminently compatible with the ideas of the Enlightenment. Allan Arkush’s new translation; drawing upon the great strides made by Mendelssohn research in recent decades; does full justice to contemporary insights into the subject while authentically reflecting a distinguished eighteenth-century text. Alexander Altmann’s learned introduction opens up the complex structure and background of Mendelssohn’s ideas. His detailed commentary; keyed to the text; provides references to literary sources and interpretations of the philosopher’s intent.
#975917 in Books Minnesota Historical Society Press 2012-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .40 x 6.00l; .45 #File Name: 0873518543124 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Finns in MinnesotaBy Marcella A. BraskiProf Alanen has written a concise and exact record of the immigrant Finns to Minnesota; Michigan and Wisconsin. The book is written in a scholarly but not boring manner. I did not know the importance of Swede-Finns as we had very few in Brantwood WI although a totally Finnish community in the 30s and 40s. It is well for literary persons to peruse this fine composite of Finns and their culture. Kudos or kiitos to Dr. Alanen.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. She is very happy about thisBy Pamela MettetalThis book will be going to my Aunt; she is in her 90's and her Grandparents are in the book. She is very happy about this! Thank you so much :) Wish I had money to get my own......0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Michelle J. PlanteVery informative for me as I am working on family history.
