Auction 73 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
Letter Handwritten and Signed by David Ben-Gurion – Sde Boker, 1964 – Interesting Reference to the word "Elohim"
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A letter handwritten and signed by David Ben-Gurion, with an interesting reference to the substitution of letters in the name of God. Sde Boker, 1964.
Presumably, Ben-Gurion sent the letter in response to a question about his religious beliefs. Ben-Gurion writes: "To Mr. S. Ben-Naeh – Shalom and greetings. If my faith sparks your students' curiosity, they should read my book – and know. In the Torah it says Elohim and I do not adopt the spelling Elokim. It is a distortion of the name. Best regards, D. Ben-Gurion".
[1] leaf, approx. 21 cm. Fold lines. Minor creases. Small tears to edges and fold lines. An open tear to right edge (not affecting text).
Presumably, Ben-Gurion sent the letter in response to a question about his religious beliefs. Ben-Gurion writes: "To Mr. S. Ben-Naeh – Shalom and greetings. If my faith sparks your students' curiosity, they should read my book – and know. In the Torah it says Elohim and I do not adopt the spelling Elokim. It is a distortion of the name. Best regards, D. Ben-Gurion".
[1] leaf, approx. 21 cm. Fold lines. Minor creases. Small tears to edges and fold lines. An open tear to right edge (not affecting text).
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