Lev Aharon [commentary to the Books of Joshua and Judges, with text]. ff. 122, (2), 129, (3). * Bound With: Isaac Ben Abba Mari of Marseilles. Sepher Ha’Itur. ff. 110. Geometrical diagram on f. 101a.
AUCTION 55 |
Thursday, June 21st,
2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 1
AARON IBN CHAIM.
Lev Aharon [commentary to the Books of Joshua and Judges, with text]. ff. 122, (2), 129, (3). * Bound With: Isaac Ben Abba Mari of Marseilles. Sepher Ha’Itur. ff. 110. Geometrical diagram on f. 101a.
Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1608
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $900
The author of the first work, R. Aaron ibn Chaim I (1545-1632) served as a dayan in the court of Vidal HaTzarfati in Fez, Morocco. He is most famous for his study on the Siphra. The present commentary to Joshua and Judges excels in its command of Midrashic and Talmudic literature. See Ch. J. D. Azulai, Shem HaGedolim I, V-6; EJ, Vol. VIII, cols. 1179-1180 (incl. facs.).
The second work is a monumental halachic compendium discussing fiscal and marital laws, forbidden foods, festivals, etc. The work is a primary source of Gaonic responsa and is frequently cited by Joseph Karo in his Beith Yoseph.
