Sha’ar Ha’Goraloth, Sepher Ha’Chol.

Estimate

$2,000–$3,000

Hammer price

$1,700

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author

(MYSTICISM)

Place

Yemen

Publication

18th century

Description

Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic manuscript in Yemenite square and cursive script. Black ink on paper. Numerous charts, with enchanting, decorative flourishes in yellow, green and red inks.

summary

An absorbing manual of instruction in predicting the future. It attempts to interpret intricate patterns and systems of dots and dashes along with colored charts to determine whether the sick will be cured, whether victory over enemies will be achieved, economic success, growth of crops; marital relations, pregnancy, etc. ff.(1-2); With geometric pattern and design. ff. 1-6: Lada’ath Mazal ha’Tzomeach. ff. 17-22: Introduction by the Compiler, Baruch Joesph, the son-in-law (?) of Mordechai Mazliah. Specific instruction for predictions not be cast after noon or midnight, verses containing the name Daniel should be recited. ff. 23-63: Sha’ar Ha’Goraloth. f. 65: Goraloth, by Abraham ibn Ezra. ff. 87-end: Sepher Ha’Chol.

ff. (81, excluding blanks). Lightly browned, scattered worming. Modern calf-backed boards. 4to

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