Subject: Hebrew language -- Grammar

Second edition of Volume 2 of Isaac Nordheimer's "A Critical Grammar of the Hebrew Language." Published in New York City in 1842. This work is significant as it represents the contributions of one of the first scientifically trained Jewish scholars in the United States. The first edition was published in 1841.

A Hebrew grammar textbook compiled by Sidney Willard, Professor of Hebrew and Oriental Languages at Harvard College. Published in 1817 by Hilliard & Metcalf at the University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The book features dual Hebrew-English text on nearly every page. This particular copy is in rubbed but sound condition, bound in its original calf-backed marbled paper-covered boards. The book's preface argues for its necessity due to the high cost of suitable Hebrew grammars for theology students. Internal evidence suggests that Willard was aware of other contemporary Hebrew grammars published in New England. The book contains ownership inscriptions from E. B. Hall (1819), a Unitarian Minister and Harvard student, and Samuel Presbury (1822), a Harvard graduate and Unitarian Minister. Offered for sale by Rulon-Miller Books on October 27, 2009, for $285.00. (5 x 8 1/2 inches; 86 pages)

Second edition of the first Hebrew grammar written by an American-born scholar. Published circa 1810.

Two-page letter (in German with translation) from I. M. Mayer in Cincinnati, Ohio to Isaac Leeser, dated June 1, 1851. Mayer discusses his position as chief teacher and preacher at Congregation Bene Israel, requests a subscription, and offers an article for publication in Leeser's journal.