Peirush Nevi’im Rishonim [commentary to Former Prophets]. With text of Bible.
AUCTION 70 |
Thursday, September 22nd,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 143
ABRABANEL, DON ISAAC.
Peirush Nevi’im Rishonim [commentary to Former Prophets]. With text of Bible.
Pesaro: Gershom Soncino 1511
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,500
Primarily a philosophical, theological, ethical and to some extent historical commentary, Abrabanel’s method as an exegete is entirely novel, prefacing each section of each Book with a number of questions and then interpreting that section in such a manner as to gradually resolve them. The preface includes Abrabanel’s account of his life in Spain and the subsequent Expulsion.