<<(RaMCHa’L).>> Derech Chochmah, Ma’amar al HaHagadoth, Ma’amar Ha’Ikarim, Ma’amar HaChochmah.

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 315
LUZZATTO, MOSHE CHAIM

<<(RaMCHa’L).>> Derech Chochmah, Ma’amar al HaHagadoth, Ma’amar Ha’Ikarim, Ma’amar HaChochmah.

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Four parts in one. Four divisional titles. ff. (5), 5, (1), 3, (1), 7, (1), 10. Ex-library, opening title backed on verso, final page with paper repairs. Later boards. 8vo. Vinograd, Amsterdam 2129.

Amsterdam: Proops Widow and Orphans 1783

Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,300
Four celebrated texts by this fascinating Italian mystic and thinker: 1) A dialogue between a young person and a sage, with the latter encouraging the devotion of life to Torah study especially Kabbalah. 2) Discusses differing Agadoth and their metaphorical essence. 3) Discourse on prophecy, Heaven and Hell, fundamentals of Belief. 4) An analysis of various liturgical passages, as well as particular Kabbalistic themes.