Ruach Chen [introduction to philosophy]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,600

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author

Judah Ibn Tibbon.

printer

D. Adelkind

Place

Venice

Publication

1549

Description

Second edition. With extensive, scholarly marginal notes in a precise 17th-century Ashkenazic hand

references

Vinograd, Venice 377; Mehlman 1186

summary

Commentary on philosophical terms and concepts expounded by Moses Maimonides in his Moreh Nevuchim. The author states in the preface: "The Spirit of Grace (Ruach Chen) emanating from the Moreh Nevuchim has caused me to explore and unmask its closed gates."

ff. 20. Some staining, trimmed, inscriptions on title, marginal repair on final leaf affecting some letters. Modern boards. 8vo

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