Letter from D. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;September 26, 1834
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- Letter from D. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;September 26, 1834
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- D. Jacobs
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- Isaac Leeser
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- Letter. 4 page(s).
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- Letter
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Beaufort So. Ca. Sept. 26th 1834
Most Revd. Sir
Your fame has travelld. with your work. You are known as one of the few whose lifes have been devoted to the defence of Judaism: will it be an assurance for a stranger to ask one question? I am a Jew; and thank God[?] gloring in being such; not one, though, who cares not for the faith; but desirous of diving into those mysteries, that cannot possibly, by any human being, to solved; yet, the object, which, some may try to obtain. I live in a place not much known; but whose inhabitants are (excluding Israelites) are there [?] christians,–that is, members of the church; consequently (I am) subject to the utmost scrutiny, frequently have I been calld. on by some to ascertain the general belief of the israelites; and certainly give such answers as will make to app-ear their generosity, without regard to prejudice; but often have I been asked about their saviour: whether we believe he has come or not. I answer as my parents & common sense teacher, and the "Bible" directs; but com-monly ask if we believe he has [?] appeared as the "the deemer of mankind" generally. Now all fair persons must admit, sir, that what is handed down through books, excepting those fictitious works that extravagance will teach us not to believe should be somewhat suspected: wed. surely be put down by one incredillous class if we would not put any con-fidence in the new testament; yet, a common work—an history of the revolution—it's contents are believed more particularly, as con[?] with facts that are plainly proven: and what the difference with the new testament? What further proof is required than that the christians exist? their doctrine in some respects is fair, I mean their inclinations to do good; but I want to know how the "Jews" exist in relation to Jesus—or Christians. If you'll only deign to answer this humble request of one who values your talents; reveres your name; con[?] your zeal in behalf of the despised; (though thank God that opprobi[?]tering is nearly done away with) Revd Sir yours &c holy D. Jacobs
PS: postage I'll pay of all Letters on ac of this correspondence; that I may not be too burthensome to an utter stranger of the subscriber In the above I forgot to ask whether Jesus—came for the purpose of redeeming the Jews with other's of mankind.–
The Rev. Mr. Leeser
care of Mr. Hackenbry
Philadelphia
Penn.
mail single
Raid - Identifier
- LSDCBx1FF2_12
- Date
- 1834-09-26
Part of Letter from D. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;September 26, 1834
D. Jacobs, “Letter from D. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;September 26, 1834”, 1834-09-26, Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, accessed September 7, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/leeser/item/68744