Lot 716
Johann Christoph Bodenscatz Book – 30 Engravings, 1748
Kirchliche Verfassung der heutigen Juden, sonderlich derer in Deutschland, Johann Christian georg Bodenschatz. Resarch by Johann Christoph Bodenschatz of the Jewish religion and its customs (four parts). Frankfurt and Leipzig, 1748.
The book includes, in addition to Bodenschatz's reseach, thirty detailed and beautiful engravings, most of them of Jewish customs: Blessing of the Moon, Prayers in Synagogue, Tisha Be-Av and more.
Johann Christoph Georg Bodenschatz (1717-1797), German Protestant theologist. Described in his book Jewish life, mainly of Ashkenaz Jewry. He describes in detail Jewish customs of his time and succeeds in portraying objectively Jewish way of life and customs.
23.5 cm. Good condition. Comments in ancient handwriting and markings, stains. Original parchment binding.
