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[MEARS, ABRAHAM. "Gamaliel ben Pedahzur"]. The Book of Religion, Ceremonies, and Prayers; of the Jews, as practised in their Synagogues and Families. London: Printed for J. Wilcox, 1738. 8vo, new calf, first free endleaf, A1 and A2 with gutter margin renewed, final leaf dampstained. FIRST EDITION. Roth, p. 302 (B8, no. 6).
As well as being the earliest translation of the Jewish prayer book published in English, the work includes the first translation of the prayer for "Willful Waste of Seed", explained on p. 79 of the "Ceremonies" part, and appearing on p. 59 of "The Morning Prayers".
As well as being the earliest translation of the Jewish prayer book published in English, the work includes the first translation of the prayer for "Willful Waste of Seed", explained on p. 79 of the "Ceremonies" part, and appearing on p. 59 of "The Morning Prayers".