Shevilei Emunah [astronomical, medical, ethical and kabbalistic encyclopedia].
AUCTION 66 |
Thursday, November 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 115
ALDABI, MEIR
Shevilei Emunah [astronomical, medical, ethical and kabbalistic encyclopedia].
Amsterdam: Daniel de Fonseca 1627
Est: $700 - $1,000
PRICE REALIZED $800
Meir Aldabi, who lived in the 14th century, was a grandson of the Ro”sh (Asher ben Yechiel). This popular work combines the author’s predilection for Kabbalah together with a knowledge of philosophy, medicine and science. It contains ten sections called “Nethivim” (roads), subdivided into chapters, “Shevilim” (paths). It was reprinted many times and served as a source of scientific information for generations. De Fonseca’s Hebrew press at Amsterdam was operative for only one year, during which time he printed just two Hebrew books.
The British Museum copy of this Amsterdam edition contains manuscript notes by R. Jacob Emden (see Zedner p. 521).