Biur al Sepher Tehillim [commentary to the Book of Psalms, with text].

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $1,700

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author

SFORNO, OVADIAH

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1586

Description

FIRST EDITION. Wide margins. The YIVO copy.

references

Vinograd, Venice 687; Habermann, di Gara 77; Adams B-1362

summary

The Bible commentaries of the Italian physician Obadiah Sforno (c. 1470 - c. 1550) are distinguished by their lucidity, terseness and adherence to peshat ("plain meaning,") alongside philosophical and ethical implications found within the text. See EJ, Vol. XIV, cols. 1209-11.

ff. 92. Light stains. Later boards. Sm. 4to

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