(JUDAICA) Isaac M Wise Judaism Its Doctrines and Duties

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(JUDAICA.) Isaac M. Wise. Judaism: Its Doctrines and Duties. 83 pages. Small 8vo, publisher's gilt cloth, minor wear; minimal wear to contents; inscribed by the author on the front flyleaf "To Bro. Chas. T. Clenachan 33° by Isaac M. Wise 32°, a token of respect." [Cincinnati, OH]: Office of the Israelite, [1872]

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Inscribed by one of the most prominent Jewish Freemasons, citing his Masonic degree, to one of the most prominent authors on Freemasonry of his day. Isaac Mayer Wise (1819-1900) of Cincinnati was an influential Reform rabbi and prolific author; he was also a proud and active Freemason. The recipient Charles Thompson McClenanchan (1829-1896) was the author of "An Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and its Kindred Sciences," "The Book of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry," and other works. Singerman 2374.