(MaHaRa’L of Prague). Netzach Yisrael [homilies and elucidations on the Final Redemption and Messianic times]

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $3,750

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author

LOEWE, JUDAH BEN BEZALEL

printer

Moses ben Bezalel Katz

Place

Prague

Publication

1599

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within historited woodcut border

references

Vinograd, Prague 100; Mehlman 1198; Adams J-406

summary

The “Netzach” as it is fondly referred to by MaHaRa”L afficionados, contains profound explanations pertaining to Exile, Redemption and the concept of Repentance. The work is appropriately studied by many during the Three Weeks of Mourning, for the lengthy treatise concerning the Aggadic tale of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza and the resulting destruction of the Temple

ff.45, (1), 46-63. Lightly browned, stained in places. Contemporary vellum, worn. Folio

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