Lot 619
Pamphlet Calling upon Jews to Change their Ways and Be Part of Civil Society – Budapest, 1848
Ein Wort des Bürgers an den Juden, Zugerufen am 21. März im Jahre des Heils 1848 [A citizen’s word to the Jews, from March 21, 1848]. Ofen (today, Budapest), Hungary: Konigl. Ungar. Universitats Buchdruckerei, 1848. German.
The pamphlet was written during the Revolutions of 1848 (the "Spring of Nations") in Europe and the intensification of national feeling throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The anonymous author presents his position that the source of the rejection and hatred of Jews is not from their religion, but has to do with the exploitative nature of their business dealings with their non-Jewish neighbors. The author calls upon the Jews to cease their traditional forms of commerce and become honest citizens who are loyal to the country. On the title page is an illustration of outstretched hands, referring to extending a hand to the Jews in peace.
7 pp. (the leaves of the booklet are detached from one another). Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. A few stains. Tears and open tears at the edges of the leaves.
