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.

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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.

Two works bound in one volume. Both <<FIRST EDITION.>> Some staining and slight marginal repair to upper corner of title of first work. Later calf-backed boards, spine worn. Folio. Vinograd, Venice 1052 and Venice 1041.

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.