Peirush RaLBa"G al Iyov / Commentarius R. Levi Filii Gersonis in Librum Iobi [commentary to the Book of Job]. With Latin translation by Ludovicus Henricus Aquinas

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $2,250

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author

LEVI BEN GERSHOM (Gersonides)

printer

Thomas Blaise

Place

Paris

Publication

1623

Description

Hebrew and Latin translation face `a face. Headpieces, floriated initials. Broad margins

references

Vinograd, Paris 69 (not in JNUL); Ben Yaakov P-154; Fürst I, p. 83

summary

Rare Paris Imprint of Gersonides' Commentary. This bilingual edition encompasses the first five chapters of the Book of Job (as issued). Levi ben Gershom (Gersonides) (1288-1344) wore many hats: mathematician, astronomer, philosopher and Biblical commentator. An extremely rationalistic mindset pervades all his writings. Unfortunately, virtually nothing is known of his biography other than the fact that he lived in the South of France, Bagnols-sur-Céze (Languedoc) and Avignon

pp. (6), 56. Browned. Disbound. 4to

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