Shevilei Emunah [An astronomical, medical, ethical and kabbalistic encyclopedia]
AUCTION 44 |
Thursday, June 25th,
2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 1
ALDABI, MEIR.
Shevilei Emunah [An astronomical, medical, ethical and kabbalistic encyclopedia]
Riva di Trento: J. Marcaria 1558
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $15,000
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)