Me’orer Zikaron Ume’asef Hamachanoth [”To Arouse the Memory…” a concise review of Talmudic tractates, plus references to pertinent responsa that clarify Talmudic topics]

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Lot 104
(HAGIZ, MOSES).

Me’orer Zikaron Ume’asef Hamachanoth [”To Arouse the Memory…” a concise review of Talmudic tractates, plus references to pertinent responsa that clarify Talmudic topics]

<<First Edition.>> ff. 76. Slight marginal worming, lightly foxed. Later marbled boards, gutter split. 12mo. Vinograd, Altona 4; Friedberg, “Mem” 2753; St. Cat. Bodl. 3862.

Altona: S. Z. Poppert 1727

Est: $500 - $700
Published anonymously, Vinograd correctly attributes this work to Hagiz, although Friedberg attributes it to R. Yechezkel Katzenellenbogen. Carlebach notes (Pursuit of Heresy (1990) p. 271 n. 44) “it is Katzenellenbogen’s approbation which clearly indicates that Hagiz was the author.” The introduction states that with the aid of this text, a proficient scholar could review the entire Talmud in a single week.