Ruach Chen [introduction to philosophy]

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

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

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Judah Ibn Tibbon.

Ruach Chen [introduction to philosophy]

Second edition. With extensive, scholarly marginal notes in a precise 17th-century Ashkenazic hand ff. 20. Some staining, trimmed, inscriptions on title, marginal repair on final leaf affecting some letters. Modern boards. 8vo Vinograd, Venice 377; Mehlman 1186

Venice: D. Adelkind 1549

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,600

Commentary on philosophical terms and concepts expounded by Moses Maimonides in his Moreh Nevuchim. The author states in the preface: "The Spirit of Grace (Ruach Chen) emanating from the Moreh Nevuchim has caused me to explore and unmask its closed gates."