Magid Mesharim [mystical diary in the form of a Kabbalistic-homiletical commentary to the Pentateuch]

AUCTION 14 | Tuesday, November 13th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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Lot 241

KARO, JOSEPH

Magid Mesharim [mystical diary in the form of a Kabbalistic-homiletical commentary to the Pentateuch]

FIRST COMPLETE EDITION. Printer’s device on title ff. (4), 52 (i.e. 72). Few light stains in places, scattered marginal worming on a few leaves, previous owners inscription on title. Modern boards. 4to Vinograd, Amsterdam 851

Amsterdam: Soto, Brandon & Dionach 1708

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $650

Karo’s presumed authorship of this kabbalistic-homiletical commentary on the Pentateuch, has inspired contoversy due to the esoteric nature of his “maggidic” manifestations. See Z. Werblowsky, Joseph Karo Lawyer and Mystic (1977), pp. 4-6 & 9-12; on the development of the text, see ibid. pp. 24-37