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Auction 23 · Lot 112
Yoseph Ometz
- Estimate
- $300–$500
- Hammer price
- $250
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
HAHN (NÖRDLINGEN), JOSEPH JUSPA
printer
Johann Kellner
Place
Frankfurt a/Main
Publication
1723
Description
FIRST EDITION. Portions in Yiddish
references
Vinograd, Frankfurt a/Main 424
summary
Valuable source-book for the history of Frankfurt Jewry. Records the ritual customs distinct to the Community, as well as Christian holidays and the civil calendar. Also addresses liturgical questions and issues relating to education and morality.
Our copy has two different versions of ff. 59-62, one in the order of the text and an alternate version bound at the back of the book. This alternate version contains a prayer—addressed to the angels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael—attributed to Rabbenu Tam (R. Jacob of Ramrupt), “copied from a manuscript of R. Eliezer Treves.” On the other hand, the first version contains several passages concerning the commandment to sacrifice one's life rather than venerate idolatry. It is unclear which text was issued first
ff. (8), 211 (lacking final f.212). Title stamped. f. 172 torn; f. 192v. taped. Trimmed, browned. Modern boards. 12mo
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