Publisher's Synopsis
Step-by-Step: A Story of the Early Days of Moses Mendelssohn is a historical novel written by Abram S. Isaacs. The book tells the story of the early life of Moses Mendelssohn, a Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in the 18th century. The novel follows Mendelssohn's journey from his humble beginnings as the son of a poor Torah scribe in Dessau, Germany, to his rise as a prominent figure in the Jewish Enlightenment movement.The book explores Mendelssohn's struggles with poverty, his early education, and his attempts to reconcile his traditional Jewish upbringing with the secular ideas of the Enlightenment. It also delves into his relationships with his family, friends, and mentors, including the philosopher and theologian Johann Kaspar Lavater.Isaacs uses a fictional narrative to bring Mendelssohn's story to life, weaving together historical facts and events with imaginative dialogue and scenes. The novel is written in a simple and engaging style that makes it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.Step-by-Step: A Story of the Early Days of Moses Mendelssohn is a compelling and inspiring tale of one man's journey to overcome adversity and achieve greatness. It offers a unique perspective on the Jewish Enlightenment and the challenges faced by those who sought to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity.1911. In the present volume an attempt is made to revive interest in the early days and struggles of Moses Mendelssohn, one of the most illustrious Israelites of modern times-in some respects the most gifted and helpful. Under the guise of fiction, the chief scenes and persons of his childhood and youth are introduced, and his life and experiences in Dessau and Berlin are faithfully portrayed, though here and there a little liberty has been taken with the characters. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
