RODRIGUES MOREIRA, JACOB. Kehilath Ya’akov [dictionary of Hebrew words in the Bible and Rabbinical writings translated into English and Spanish]. English translation prepared by the Author’s son, Chaim Moreira

(ANGLO JUDAICA)

Alexander ben Judah Leib

London

1773

FIRST EDITION. English and Spanish title pages, additional Hebrew title within engraved historiated oval frame, depicting cherubs by M. Marrebeeck. Printed in triple columns. Tailpieces

Vinograd, London 75; Roth, London no. 48 (noting the year as 1783)

States the Author: “I have with great precision pointed the Hebrew, so that by its explanation in English and Spanish, they will improve in the Holy Language, comprehend its true meaning, and encrease in the knowledge of God’s holy word, whereas at present that is not the case with many who read Hebrew.” The book bears the Haskamah (encomium) of Moses Cohen de Azevedo (c. 1720-1784), Haham of the Spanish and Portuguese congregation of London, who writes that the book will be of great utility and benefit to students in their attempt to master the Holy Tongue. See JE, Vol. II, p. 368