Bi'ur al Sepher Tehilim [Psalms]. With commentary by <<Ovadiah Sforno.>>

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(TEHILIM).

Bi'ur al Sepher Tehilim [Psalms]. With commentary by <<Ovadiah Sforno.>>

The Mayer Sulzberger copy. <<FIRST EDITION>> of commentary. ff. 92. Closely shaved, upper corner of f.4 torn with loss. Modern crushed morocco. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Venice 687.

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1586

Est: $1,200 - $1,800

PRICE REALIZED $950

The commentaries of the Italian physician Obadiah Sforno (c. 1470 - c. 1550) are distinguished by their lucidity, terseness and adherence to Peshat ("plain meaning"), while still highlighting the philosophical and ethical implications found within the text.