<<RaLBa’G).>> Pirush al HaTorah [commentary to the Chumash].

Auction 94 | Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at 11:00am

Rare & Excellent Hebrew Printed Books: From the Library of Arthur A. Marx

Back to Catalogue Download Catalogue

<Previous Lot

/501

Next Lot>

Lot 257

LEVI BEN GERSHOM (GERSONIDES/

<<RaLBa’G).>> Pirush al HaTorah [commentary to the Chumash].

Second edition. Initial word of each Book within ornamental frame. ff. 6, 9-248. Few marginal stains. Modern calf. Folio. Vinograd, Venice 327.

Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1547

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,900

Gersonides represents the Rationalist School within medieval Bible exegesis: He provides important contributions in such diverse fields as philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. In this voluminous commentary to the Pentateuch, the Author initially examines the literal meaning of the text before expounding upon philosophical and moral maxims.