Ohev Mishpat and Mishpat Tzedek [two commentaries to the Book of Job].

Auction 85 | Thursday, November 07th, 2019 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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DURAN, SHIMON B”R TZEMACH & OVADIAH SFORNO.

Ohev Mishpat and Mishpat Tzedek [two commentaries to the Book of Job].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Title set in architectural arch. Few censored passages. ff. 212. Except for trace marginal worming, a clean copy. Later calf. 8vo. Vinograd, Venice 731.

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1589

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $450

Obadiah Sforno (known in Latin as Salvadeus, c. 1470-c. 1550) a physician by profession, achieved great renown through his commentary to the Pentateuch, a favorite to this day. Less well-known are his commentaries to other parts of the Bible.