Akeidath Yitzchak [“Binding of Isaac”: Philosophical and allegorical homilies to the Pentateuch]

AUCTION 44 | Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 39

ARAMA, ISAAC

Akeidath Yitzchak [“Binding of Isaac”: Philosophical and allegorical homilies to the Pentateuch]

Second edition. Title within woodcut architectural arch. Opening word of each part within an elaborate border ff. 309. Title partially wanting, foollowing six and final leaves repaired with some loss, stained. Modern morocco. Folio Vinograd, Venice 326; Habermann, Bomberg 195

Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1547

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $450

In his introduction, Arama breaks his sermons into two components, which he terms “derishah” (investigation) and “perishah” (exposition). In the first part, the preacher investigates a philosophical idea in light of his chosen texts, biblical and rabbinical. This phase completed, the preacher then assumes the role of an exegete or commentator elucidating the text - and context - of the portion at hand. The title, “Binding of Isaac,” refers to the successful binding and connecting of the two types of homiletics. See I. Bettan, Studies in Jewish Preaching (1939), pp. 130, 143-144; EJ, Vol. III, cols. 256-259