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Signature of Jacob Bernays
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Title
Signature of Jacob Bernays
Subject
Bernays, Jacob, 1824-1881
Description
This is the signature of Jacob (also Jakob) Bernays (1824-1881), a German philologist and Hebrew scholar.
Bernays was one of the first organizers of the Jewish Theological Seminary at Breslau. He was charged with formulating a method of study for the training of rabbis. He also taught courses on history, literature and philosophy at the seminary when it opened in 1854.
Bernays left the seminary in 1866 when he was called to teach at Bonn University, where he was appointed assistant professor and chief librarian. Bernays published many scholarly works during his time at the seminary and at the university. Bernays bequeathed his library to the seminary in Breslau.
Bernays was one of the first organizers of the Jewish Theological Seminary at Breslau. He was charged with formulating a method of study for the training of rabbis. He also taught courses on history, literature and philosophy at the seminary when it opened in 1854.
Bernays left the seminary in 1866 when he was called to teach at Bonn University, where he was appointed assistant professor and chief librarian. Bernays published many scholarly works during his time at the seminary and at the university. Bernays bequeathed his library to the seminary in Breslau.
Creator
Bernays, Jacob, 1824-1881
Source
Date
19th Century
Rights
Digital Image: Washington University in Saint Louis
Format
Ink
Language
German
Type
Signature
Identifier
bri_sig_hameasef_bernays_0146.jpg
cat:Brisman-2013-06-25T13_25_29
Citation
Bernays, Jacob, 1824-1881, “Signature of Jacob Bernays,” WUSTL Digital Gateway Image Collections & Exhibitions, accessed May 19, 2024, http://lib-lslv126.wulib.wustl.edu/omeka/items/show/4363.
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