Sepher Meturgamon [Aramaic dictionary]

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Hammer price: $700

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author

LEVITA, ELIJAH BACHUR

printer

P. Fagius

Place

Isny

Publication

1541

Description

With the Author’s introduction in Hebrew. FIRST EDITION. With woodcut device by Fagius on last leaf. An attractive wide-margined copy.

references

Vinograd, Isny 6

summary

A dictionary of the Aramaic words found in the Targumim: Jonathan, Onkelos and Jerusalem. In his introduction, Levita delves into the authorship of Targum Jerusalem to the Pentateuch and Writings, as well as other matters pertaining to the composition and dating of the various Aramaic translations of the Bible.

ff. (4), 164, (2). Some staining, previous owners’ marks, paper repair on title. Later calf, rubbed and rebacked. Folio

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