RaLBa”G). Pirush al HaTorah [commentary to the Pentateuch]

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

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Lot 176

LEVI BEN GERSHOM (GERSONIDES/

RaLBa”G). Pirush al HaTorah [commentary to the Pentateuch]

Second edition. Title within architectural arch. Initial word of each Book within ornamental frame. On final page inscription by Church censor ff. 6, 9-248. Marginal paper repairs to title and ff. 2 and 4 and occasional light stains. Modern calf. Folio Vinograd, Venice 327; Haberman, Bomberg 196; Adams L-603

Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1547

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $1,400

In this voluminous commentary to the Pentateuch, the Author initially examines the literal meaning of the text before expounding upon philosophical and moral maxims. Gersonides (1288-1344), lived in Provence and represents the Rationalist School within medieval Bible exegesis: He provided important contributions in such diverse fields as philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. It is known that Gersonides was an eminent halachist, however the bulk of his halachic writings have been lost. See D. Horowitz, "Ralbag's View of a Central Pragmatic Ethical Characteristic of Abraham," in: Hazon Nahum, Studies Presented to Norman Lamm (1997), pp. 265-309