Nechmad Vena’im [on astronomy, geography, as well as a rejection of astrology in Jewish tradition]

AUCTION 27 |
Tuesday, February 08th,
2005 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Lot 81
GANS, DAVID
Nechmad Vena’im [on astronomy, geography, as well as a rejection of astrology in Jewish tradition]
Jessnitz: Israel b. Abraham 1743
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $650
Gans was a disciple of R. Judah Löw of Prague. Scientific cooperation between Jewish and non-Jewish savants was unique to the Rudolfine era. The MaHaRa”L himself is said to have been invited to the Hradschin Palace to meet with Emperor Rudolph II, a most enlightened ruler, but the subject of their conversation remains a mystery. See Neher, pp. 6, 20 and 24