On Creation, Natural Order and the Physical World according to R. Sa’adia Ga’on, RaMBa’M and others.

Auction 98 | Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Autograph Letters

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Lot 54
(PHILOSOPHY).

On Creation, Natural Order and the Physical World according to R. Sa’adia Ga’on, RaMBa’M and others.

Anonymous Manuscript in Hebrew. ff. 87. Some stains, occasional creases and worming, ink faded in a few places. Modern boards. 4to.

circa 1900

Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $750
The anonymous author sets out in detail the approaches of Maimonides, Sa’adia Ga’on and Gersonides (RaLBa”G), as well as other medieval rationalists. After citing them at length, from sources such as Emunoth VeDe’oth and Moreh Nevuchim, the author proceeds to explain the texts, expand on differences between the rabbis’ positions and seeks to resolve difficulties that appear to arise from their views.