Judaism: A Historical Presentation by Isidore Epstein

Format: Paperback
Book condition: Good Plus
Jacket condition: No Jacket

Middlesex, England, UK: Penguin Books Inc., 1966. Short, comprehensive 4,000 year history of Judaism from the westward migration of Abraham to the Gaon of Vilna (Vilnius) Lithuania to the modern state of Israel. Rise, growth and development of beliefs, teachings and practices. Spiritual movements and influences; Prophets, legislators, priests, psalmists, sages rabbis, philosophers,and mystics. G+ softcover with 4 panels depicting The Creation in Art Primitive style on black background. Binding tight spine striaight. Minor cover soiling and edge wear. Rear cover has 1 inch tear and folded corner. Pages have moderate yellowing, though else clean and unmarked. Page edges dampspotted. 349 pp. Photo may not reflect actual condition of book. . Third Printing. Trade Paperback. Good Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by Behram Kapadia. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.