KARO, JOSEPH. Magid Mesharim [mystical diary in the form of a Kabbalistic-homiletical commentary to the Pentateuch]. FIRST COMPLETE EDITION. * VIDAS, ELIJAH DE, Reishith Chochmah.

Estimate: $400–$600
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author

(KABBALAH)

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1708

Description

Together, two volumes

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 Vidas’ work was edited and checked based upon a manuscript owned by R. Yechiel Milli author of Tapuchei Zahav

Stained in places. Boards. 4to

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