Sepher Shamayim Chadashim [commentary to Maimonides’s Guide to the Perplexed]ƒ.

AUCTION 64 | Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects, Maps and Graphic Art

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ABRABANEL, DON ISAAC.

Sepher Shamayim Chadashim [commentary to Maimonides’s Guide to the Perplexed]ƒ.

<<FIRST EDITION.>> ff. (2),51, (1). Worn, and stained in places. Contemporary calf backed boards, worn. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Roedelheim 136.

Roedelheim: W. Heidenheim 1829

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $1,300

Abrabanel’s important philosophical exposition on Part 2, Chapter 19 of the Rambam’s Moreh Nevuchim, focusing on the notion of Creatio Ex Nihilo. As such, the universe presents no pre-existent matter to limit the power of God. The Abrabanel also discusses here the purpose of Creation and the experience of the Divine Presence.