Shevilei Emunah [An astronomical, medical, ethical and kabbalistic encyclopedia]
AUCTION 31 |
Tuesday, December 13th,
2005 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew and Other Printed Books
Lot 5
ALDABI, MEIR
Shevilei Emunah [An astronomical, medical, ethical and kabbalistic encyclopedia]
Riva di Trento: J. Marcaria 1558
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,800
Meir Aldabi, who lived in the 14th century, was a grandson of the Ro"sh (Asher ben Yechiel).
This popular work combines the Author's predilection for Kabbalah together with a knowledge of philosophy, medicine and science. It contains ten sections called “Nethivim” (roads), subdivided into chapters "Shevilim” (paths). It was reprinted many times and served as a source of scientific information for generations.
The British Museum copy of this Riva di Trento edition is “imperfect at end,” a later Amsterdam edition contains manuscript notes by R. Jacob Emden (see Zedner p. 521)