Ben Yochai [commentary to the Zohar]

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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KUNITZ, MOSES

Ben Yochai [commentary to the Zohar]

FIRST EDITION. Vignette of the cave of Shimon b”r Yochai on title pp.154. Modern boards. Tall folio Vinograd, Vienna 409

Vienna: Georg Holzinger 1815

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $400

Written as a defense of the integrity of the Zohar. A response to the attacks of Jacob Emden in his Mitpachath Sepharim who purported the Zohar to be a far later composition than the era of Shimon b”r Yochai