Tiphereth HaGershuni [commentary to the Chumash].

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

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

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ASCHKENAZI, GERSHON.

Tiphereth HaGershuni [commentary to the Chumash].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Title within elaborate wreath. Stamp at end of Rabbiner Dr. Mordechai Bohrer of Gailingen (1895-1938). ff. 6, 95, (1). Trimmed and stained in places. Modern boards. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Frankfurt a/Main 155.

Frankfurt am Main: Johann Wust 1699

Est: $400 - $600

R. Gershon Ashkenazi (1615-93) was the rabbi of Metz and author of the responsa Avodath HaGershuni. At various times he was a disciple of the Maharam Shif, R. Heschel of Cracow and especially, R. Yoel Sirkes (Ba’Ch). He in turn, mentored R. David Oppenheim of Prague. See https://yivoencyclopedia.org/article.aspx/Ashkenazi_Gershon. See also https://www.juedisches-europa.net/archiv-seite-3/3-2018/die-br%C3%BCcke/.