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Certificate from Joshua Seixas, 30 March 1836
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Mr Joseph Smith Junr has attended
a full course of Hebrew lessons under my tuition; & has been indefatigable in
acquiring the principles of the sacred language of the Old Testament
Scriptures in their original tongue.
He has so far accomplished a knowledge of it, that he is able to translate
to my entire satisfaction; & by prosecuting the study he will be
able to become a proficient in Hebrew. I take this opportunity of thanking him for
his industry, & his marked kindness towards me
Educational program instituted by JS in Kirtland, Ohio, in January 1836 for the study of the Hebrew language. Class was usually held in the westernmost room in the third, or attic, story of the House of the Lord in Kirtland. Under the tutelage of Joshua Seixas...
View GlossaryJ[oshua] Seixas
4 June 1802–1874. Hebraist, textbook writer, teacher. Probably born at New York City. Son of Gershom Mendez Seixas and Hannah Manuel. Married Henrietta Raphael of Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia. Taught Hebrew at New York and Charlestown, Massachusetts. His...
View Full BioKirtland Ohio March 30th 1836 [p. [1]]
Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and 1,000 others; in 1838 about 2,000 Saints and 1,200 others; in 1839 about 100 Saints and 1,500 others. Mormon missionaries visited township...
More InfoCertificate, Joshua Seixas to JS, Kirtland, OH, 30 Mar. 1836; handwriting of Joshua Seixas; one page; JS Collection, CHL. Includes endorsements.
4 June 1802–1874. Hebraist, textbook writer, teacher. Probably born at New York City. Son of Gershom Mendez Seixas and Hannah Manuel. Married Henrietta Raphael of Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia. Taught Hebrew at New York and Charlestown, Massachusetts. His...
View Full BioLocated ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and 1,000 others; in 1838 about 2,000 Saints and 1,200 others; in 1839 about 100 Saints and 1,500 others. Mormon missionaries visited township...
More Info4 June 1802–1874. Hebraist, textbook writer, teacher. Probably born at New York City. Son of Gershom Mendez Seixas and Hannah Manuel. Married Henrietta Raphael of Richmond, Henrico Co., Virginia. Taught Hebrew at New York and Charlestown, Massachusetts. His...
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