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Jacob Abraham and Abraham Abramson Collection 1753-circa 2001
No full textThe collection contains the 1753 contract for royal medalist Jacob Abraham for work at the royal mint in Stettin. The contract includes a clause guaranteeing Abraham the protection of Frederick II, King of Prussia.Also included is a computer printout with detailed descriptions of silver and copper coins struck by Jacob Abraham and his son Abraham Abramson from 1755 to 1810, of subjects including members of the Prussian court and royal family and prominent individuals including Daniel Itzig, Immanuel Kant, and Moses Mendelssohn.Digital ImageBorn in Poland, Jacob Abraham (1723-1800) worked in the mints of Dresden, Stettin, and Koenigsberg. He was appointed medallist at the Royal Mint at Berlin in 1751.Abraham Abramson (1754-1811), son of Jacob Abraham, worked with him first, but later worked on his own. He was appointed a royal minter in 1781, and in 1792, became a member of the Preussische Akademie der Kuenste, Berlin.Jacob Abraham and Abraham Abramson were the only Jewish medal engravers for the German government in the 18th and early 19th centuries.digitize
Daniel Itzig Commemmorative Medal.
No full textRecto: Profile relief of Daniel Itzig wearing a turban-like head covering. Inscribed above is his name and "AETAT LXX" [at age 70]; "Abramson" is underneath the relief. Verso: A mother holds a bowl, which her son looks in. Inscribed: "BENE MERENTI" and "Pietas Filii Natu Maioris MDCCLXXXXIII".Daniel Itzig was a banker and Court Jew to King Frederick II the Great and King Frederick William II of Prussia. Following the Seven Years' War, he was made Master of the Mint in 1756. Itizig was also instrumental in improving Jewish life and rights in Prussia.Abraham Abramson (1754-1811) was the son of Jacob Abraham, a medallist and minter. Abramson was an apprentice to his father beginning at the age of seventeen. He was appointed a royal medallist in 1781, and in 1792, became a member of the Preussische Akademie der Kuenste, Berlin.Jacob Abraham and Abraham Abramson CollectionCreated record
Abraham Lincoln check to William Johnson
No full textDated January 7, 1861, this is a check written by President-elect Abraham Lincoln for $20 for the Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company to William Johnson, an African American servant and barber who served as Lincoln's personal valet and whom Lincoln took with him to Washington, DC. An accompanying note indicates that Lincoln then had to find another job for Johnson, who at the time would have been the only African American servant in the White House
The theme of 'blessing for the nations' in the patriarchal narratives of genesis.
No full textThe universalistic promise expressed by a formula with the theme
"Blessing for the Nations" in the Old Testament is primarily
found in the patriarchal narratives (Gen. l2-35). This aspect
of the patriarchal narratives however has not been adequately
studied. Previous discussions of the theme, based primarily
on 12:1-3, and conducted within the framework of the Yahwist's
work, are shown to be inadequate in our survey in shedding light
on the positioning and significance of the theme in the overall
patriarchal narratives. The survey indicates a literary analysis
of these narratives could probably yield more positive results.
2. A. formulaic analysis shows that the niphal form is
used at the beginning of a
patriarchs career to express a
probationary, and the hithpael form to express a
reaffirmatory, relationship of the patriarch to the promised
universal destiny. Strikingly, the 'seed' plays a prominent
role in the destiny. The formula also serves to link the
patriarchs' calling to the primeval history and the history of
the early formative period of the Israelite people.
3. The Abraham story (Gen.12-.22) is encased by the theme. A
double-chiastic arrangement of the narratives (in two groups)
shows a movement of horizon from the particularistic to the
universalistic. The universal horizon of Abraham's initial call
(12:1-3), displaced in the first half of the structure, is
reaffirmed in the latter half. Gen. l6 stands out as the nadir
and turning-point of the overall story. The notices of Isaac's
birth are instructively "positioned' in the universalistic
sector of the double-chiasmus. Moreover, the formula is
pronounced in narratives which portray Abraham as reversing the
negative results of the key events in the primeval history.
4. The Isaac narrative (Gen. 26) is shown to be "demonstration-material" of the initial actualisation of the theme. The
narrative is coherently structured around an emphatic divine
command, a unique twin-promise, and Isaac's response in a series
of movements, climaxing in Abimelech's sudden visit to and
significant confession of Isaac's status. Gen.26 is also
shown to be a "quintessence" of the Abraham story and forms a
critique of and model for Jacob's understanding and actualisation of his destiny.
5. The theme is shown to underline the Jacob story (Gen.25-35),
especially in the Jacob-.Esau cycles. Jacob's character transformation and reconciliation with Esau are necessary pre-requisites
before the reaffirmation' of the universal destiny to him at
Bethel. Significantly, the creation mandate is re-issued to
Jacob-Israel the seed of Abraham and Isaac, when a. formula
pronouncement is expected.. Finally, Jacob-Israel is shown to
form a parallel with Abraham whose call also expresses Yahwehs
re-affirmation of his creational intentions for mankind
Anmärckningar om äng- och åkerskiötzel i Österbotn, med vederbörandes tilstånd, under professorens i naturkunnigheten och Kongl. Vet. Acad. ledamots herr Carl Fridric Mennanders inseende, som academiskt prof framstälte i större läro-salen i Åbo 1751. Den 15. Junii, af Matthias Pazelius, Österbotninge.
No full textInvokaatio: I.J.N.Dedikaatio: Gustaf Abraham Piper, Martin Polviander, Matthias Pazelius, Laurentius Brunell, Jacob Ahla.Gratulaatio: Gerhard Hällberg, Gabriel Lagerbergh [suom. runo].Arkit: 5 arkintunnuksetonta lehteä, A-H4, 1 arkintunnukseton lehti.Painovuosi nimekkeestä.Kuvalehden signeeraus: I. H. S. [= Johan Henrik Seeliger] sculps.Toinen gratulaatio on suomenkielinen
Abraham, blessing and the nations: A philological and exegetical study of Genesis 12:3 in its narrative context
No full textThe meaning of Genesis 12:3 is much controverted. This study, considering the final form of Genesis, argues that it is in the first place a promise of security and greatness to Abraham and Israel, but that in its context, following Genesis 1-11, it also indicates a divine plan to extend blessing to all the earth's peoples. In receiving God's blessing, Abraham/ Israel act as models and/ or pioneers of blessing for others. God's actions remain free, but also invite appropriate human response. Examination of the near-parallels to Genesis 12:3a in Genesis 27:29b and Numbers 24:9b shows that they are concerned more with the security of the person blessed than with the possibility of others gaining blessing. Detailed discussion of the Hebrew niphal concludes that it normally has either passive or 'middle' force (and is very rarely reflexive). No 'middle' sense found elsewhere for the niphal plausibly fits and hence the niphal in Genesis 12:3 (and 18:18 and 28:14) ispassive: analysis of these passages in their contexts supports this grammatical conclusion. The hithpael in general this study argues to be usually 'middle' in force, though sometimes passive and occasionally reflexive. The hithpael of V"[n2 when used outside Genesis is probably a 'speech action middle', meaning 'utter blessing', and this sense fits Genesis 22:18 and 26:4: this is argued to be compatible with understanding the niphal as a passive. The semantics of are also discussed. 'Blessing' in the Old Testament essentially relates to divine bestowal of prosperity onto humans, though God grants humans in certain circumstances the privilege of invoking his blessing on others. (The sense of also extends to, for example, greeting and to praising God.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Poster
No full textText reads “Americana. Catalogue Four. Rest, Spirit, Rest. Grand Requiem March.” A Sketch of Abraham Lincoln with text below reads "To the memory of Abraham Lincoln by E. Hoffman, Author of Mocking Bird, Trinity Chimes, & c.
Abraham versus Jacob
No full textThis article deals with the formation process of the traditions concerning the three patriarchs from the book of Genesis. It can already be stated that the traditions of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were initially formed independently of one other. The chronological priority should be assigned to the tradition of Jacob. It was originally combined with the tradition of Isaac (in Amos), and before the exile it constituted the earliest point of reference for the search of roots and identity. It was only towards the end of the exile that the particular time and situation resulted in the local, Judaean traditions of Abraham starting to play a greater role also in the theological aspect. Abraham became then not only a model of faith, and an example of behaviour for the exiles and the repatriates, but also the first link in the chain of the three patriarchs. Some motifs in the story of Abraham may have been at that time borrowed from the traditions of Isaac (cf. Gen 26)
Abraham versus Jacob
No full textThis article deals with the formation process of the traditions concerning the three patriarchs from the book of Genesis. It can already be stated that the traditions of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were initially formed independently of one other. The chronological priority should be assigned to the tradition of Jacob. It was originally combined with the tradition of Isaac (in Amos), and before the exile it constituted the earliest point of reference for the search of roots and identity. It was only towards the end of the exile that the particular time and situation resulted in the local, Judaean traditions of Abraham starting to play a greater role also in the theological aspect. Abraham became then not only a model of faith, and an example of behaviour for the exiles and the repatriates, but also the first link in the chain of the three patriarchs. Some motifs in the story of Abraham may have been at that time borrowed from the traditions of Isaac (cf. Gen 26)
Specimen academicum, de necessitate revelationis, quod, cum consensu ampliss. facult. philos. Reg. Acad. Aboënsis, praeside doct. Carolo Frid. Mennander, hactenus scient. natur. jam s. theol. profess. reg. & ord. Reg. Acad. Scient. Svec. socio, publico examini subjicit Georgius Forsman, Carol. fil. O. B. sacellanus in Lohteâ [et] Ylicannus. Die XII. Maji, anni MDCCLIII. In auditorio majori, horis ante meridiem solitis.
No full textInvokaatio: D.D.Dedikaatio: Johannes Altan, Esaias Fellman, Johannes Salmenius, Jacobus Chydenius, Petrus Nicolaus Mathesius, Gustavus Juslenius, Matthias Pazelius, Johannes Forsman, Gustavus Granrooth, Johannes Neostadius, Nils Töhlberg [ruots. pr.], Petter Stenhagen [ruots. pr.], Johan Henric Neostadius [ruots. pr.], Jacob Neostadius [ruots. pr.], Abraham Collin [ruots. pr.].Gratulaatio: Jacob Malmsten [engl. pr.], Jacob Ahlberg [suom. runo], Jacob Flander [suom. pr.], Israel Altan [ruots. runo], Johannes Caroli Forsman.Painovuosi nimekkeestä.Arkit: 3 arkintunnuksetonta lehteä, A-B4 C3.Toinen dedikaatio on ruotsinkielinen. Ensimmäinen gratulaatio on englanninkielinen. Toinen gratulaatio on suomenkielinen. Kolmas gratulaatio on suomenkielinen. Neljäs gratulaatio on ruotsinkielinen
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