Reishith Da’ath [“Beginning of Knowledge”: philosophic sermons].

Auction 95 | Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 11:00am

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

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ALBELDA, MOSHE.

Reishith Da’ath [“Beginning of Knowledge”: philosophic sermons].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Title and last page with signature of R. Mordechai Shmuel Gerondi, Chief Rabbi of Padua (1799-1852). Marginalia. Printer’s device on title and f. 230v. ff. 10, 9-243. Title stained. Modern boards. 4to. Vinograd, Venice 666.

Venice: Asher Parenzo 1583

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $750

The author (1500-c.1583) served as Rabbi in Arta, Greece, and later in Valona, Albania. The present work addresses the topics of Divine Providence and Repentance.