Magid Mesharim [mystical diary in the form of a Kabbalistic-homiletical commentary to the Pentateuch]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $650

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author

KARO, JOSEPH

printer

Soto, Brandon & Dionach

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1708

Description

FIRST COMPLETE EDITION. Printer’s device on title

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 851

summary

Karo’s presumed authorship of this kabbalistic-homiletical commentary on the Pentateuch, has inspired contoversy due to the esoteric nature of his “maggidic” manifestations. See Z. Werblowsky, Joseph Karo Lawyer and Mystic (1977), pp. 4-6 & 9-12; on the development of the text, see ibid. pp. 24-37

ff. (4), 52 (i.e. 72). Few light stains in places, scattered marginal worming on a few leaves, previous owners inscription on title. Modern boards. 4to

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