Magid Mesharim [mystical diary in the form of a Kabbalistic-homiletical commentary to the Pentateuch]

AUCTION 53 | Thursday, December 08th, 2011 at 1:00

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

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Lot 168

KARO, JOSEPH

Magid Mesharim [mystical diary in the form of a Kabbalistic-homiletical commentary to the Pentateuch]

FIRST COMPLETE EDITION. ff. (4), 52 (i.e. 72). Ex-library, light staining. Later boards. 4to Vinograd, Amsterdam 851

Amsterdam: Soto, Brandon & Dionach 1708

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $500

Karo’s presumed authorship of this kabbalistic-homiletical commentary to the Pentateuch, has inspired contoversy due to the esoteric nature of his “maggidic” manifestations. See Z. Werblowsky, Joseph Karo Lawyer and Mystic (1977) pp. 4-6 & 9-12. On the development of the text, see ibid. pp. 24-37.