Sephath Emeth [on the sanctity of the Land of Israel]

Estimate: $600–$800
Hammer price: $600

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author

HAGIZ, MOSES

printer

Solomon Proops

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1707

Description

First Edition. Introduction in Portuguese

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 841

summary

A scathing work of social and religious criticism written in the guise of a defense of the sanctity of Eretz Israel. The book is a critical attack upon the entire Sephardic community of Amsterdam - both its institutions and leaders. Also contains important historical information concerning the economic suffering of the people of Jerusalem, the movement of finacial contributuions to the Holy Land and the integrity of the emissaries See E. Carlebach, The Pursuit of Heresy pp. 57-64

ff. 28. LIghtly browned, paper repairs to opening and closing leaves, few leaves loose. Modern boards. Sm. 8vo

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