<<(ReM’A).>> Mechir Yayin [homiletical and philosophical commentary to the Book of Esther].
Auction 95 |
Thursday, November 11th,
2021 at 11:00am
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Lot 179
ISSERLES, MOSHE
<<(ReM’A).>> Mechir Yayin [homiletical and philosophical commentary to the Book of Esther].
Cremona: Vicenzo Conti 1559
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,900
The ReM’A wrote Mechir Yayin in 1566 in the town of Shidlov (Szydlowiec) where he had fled in order to escape the plague (“ipush ha’avir”) that was ravaging Cracow. He states that his living conditions were deplorable (providing numerous examples) and, “in order to chase away my state of depression…I decided to write this commentary, for the words of Torah makes the heart rejoice.” The work demonstrates the author’s mastery in the exposition of Tanach and the depth of his understanding of Kabbalah and Maimonidean philosophy.