Nishmath Chaim [on the immortality of the soul].

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

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

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Lot 237

MENASSEH BEN ISRAEL.

Nishmath Chaim [on the immortality of the soul].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Hebrew title within architectural arch. Without Latin title and dedication, lacking portrait (as most all copies) ff. (8), 174, (2). Few light stains in places, title closely cropped. Later blind-tooled chestnut mottled-calf, worn, remnants of clasps and hinges, upper cover detached. 4to. Vinograd, Amsterdam 202.

Amsterdam: Samuel Soeiro (Author’s son) 1652

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $350

With its conceptions regarding the reincarnation of the Soul, Menasseh's Nishmath Chaim is of fundamental importance to Jewish theology; it is indeed his magnum opus.