Sefer Nitzachon. Altdorf, 1644
Jewish Classic — Anti-Christian Polemics
Refutation to Christian arguments and explanations of sections and stories in Tanach that may stir doubt regarding the truth of the Jewish faith. Arranged and edited in the order of Tanach by Harav Yom Tov Lipmann-Muhlhausenn.
2 title pages. The first title page is in Hebrew and features magnificent decorative copper engravings.
Altdorf, 1644. First edition. [14], 512, [24] sides. Page size: 19 cm. (Pages 215 and on are in Latin.)
Illustrated title page is slightly chopped on left margin. Good condition. Antique leather binding with restored spine.
Stefansky Sifrei Yesod- Classic #505.
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Jewish-Anti Christian Polemics
Many were the works authored by Gedolei Yisrael on the centuries-old debate between Judaism and Christianity in order to refute fallacious arguments leveled against the Jewish religion and faith. These debates, often instigated by the order of the regional monarch, bishop or veteran Christian scholars, were exceedingly sensitive and frequently resulted in perilous outcomes, pogroms and expulsions for the entire Jewish community in that region or country.
In his epic Sefer Hanitzachon, Harav Yom Tov Lipmann offers brilliant guidance to individuals forced to debate Christian scholars, as well as clear instructions regarding precisely what and how to respond to their arguments.
Sefer Hanitzachon was accepted as the classic text for religious polemics. It was printed and disseminated in numerous editions and languages.
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