(Attributed to). Ma’arecheth Ha’Elo-huth [Kabbalah]. Includes commentary by the Italian mystic Judah Chayat and another (see below)
AUCTION 49 |
Wednesday, October 27th,
2010 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Graphic Art
Lot 253
PERETZ BEN ISAAC HAKOHEN.
(Attributed to). Ma’arecheth Ha’Elo-huth [Kabbalah]. Includes commentary by the Italian mystic Judah Chayat and another (see below)
Ferrara: Abraham ibn Usque 1557
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $3,000
One of the most significant works on the Kabbalah due to its systematic treatment of all relevant themes found in earlier literature. Its’ contribution to speculative mystic theory in pre-Zoharite Kabbalistic literature, is the increased symbolism of the Sephiroth. The author quotes a multitude of names by which each Sephirah is known, signifying its’ differing function. He also develops the Adam Kadmon theory, whereby the likeness of the order of the Divine Powers of the Sephiroth to the human body is explored.
Regarding the unidentified commentary, see: On the Problem of Sepher Ma’arecheth Ha’Elo-huth and Its Commentaries, in: Gershom Scholem, Studies in Kabbalah I, pp. 171-88