Publisher's Synopsis
Isaac Mayer Wise, the Founder of American Judaism: A Biography is a book written by Max B. May that provides a detailed account of the life and legacy of Isaac Mayer Wise, the man who is widely considered to be the father of Reform Judaism in America. The book traces Wise's life from his childhood in Bohemia to his immigration to the United States in the mid-19th century, where he became a prominent rabbi and leader of the American Jewish community. Throughout the book, May explores Wise's many contributions to American Judaism, including his efforts to establish a new, more modern form of Jewish worship that would be more accessible to American Jews. He also delves into Wise's role in founding Hebrew Union College, the first institution of higher learning for Reform rabbis in the United States. May also examines Wise's personal life, including his family, his relationships with other Jewish leaders of his time, and his struggles to balance his commitment to his faith with his desire to modernize and adapt to American society. Overall, Isaac Mayer Wise, the Founder of American Judaism: A Biography is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in American Jewish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American Judaism, as well as for those interested in the broader history of religion in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
