<<(MaHaRa’L of Prague).>> Derech Chaim [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers, with text].
Auction 94 |
Thursday, June 17th,
2021 at 11:00am
Rare & Excellent Hebrew Printed Books: From the Library of Arthur A. Marx
Lot 319
LOEWE, JUDAH
<<(MaHaRa’L of Prague).>> Derech Chaim [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers, with text].
Cracow: Isaac Prostitz 1589
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,400
<<One of the most profound analytical commentaries to Pirkei Avoth.>>
Tipped to the lower portion of the title page is a contemporary censor’s notification stating that any reference in this work to ‘Aku”m, Goyim, Kuthim, Nochrim or Idolators applies only to the nations extant during the times of the Temple… “As for the nation under whom we dwell, Heaven forbid that we think of them the same… Rather, our religion cautions us to pray for the welfare of the government and its ministers.”