Isaac Mayer Wise (M / Czechia, United States, 1819-1900), scholar, novelist

Isaac Mayer Wise

Isaac Mayer Wise (1819-1900) was a Czech-born Jewish American scholar, novelist, playright, rabbi and leader of American Reform Judaism, first president of Hebrew Union College in 1875. Was among the first Jewish scholars to deal with Christian origins, including both Christian and Rabbinic origins in his introduction to "The Hebrews' Second Commonwealth." Also, was one of the first Jewish writers of fictional works to enter a field previously dominated by Christian authors.

Works

Books

• The Origin of Christianity, and a Commentary on the Acts of Apostles (1868 Wise), book
• The Martyrdom of Jesus of Nazareth (1874 Wise), book
• History of the Hebrews' Second Commonwealth (1880 Wise), book

Novels

• The First of the Maccabees (1855 Wise), novel
• The Combat of the People; or, Hillel and Herod (1858 Wise), novel
  • Die Empörung; oder, Herodes und Hillel (1858 Wise), novel (German ed.)

Biography

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References

• JewEn.com -- American Jewish Archives (Digital)