Hassagot [“Critique.” Polemic/ philosophy]

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

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author

ALASHKAR, MOSES

printer

Abraham ibn Usque

Place

Ferrara

Publication

1557

Description

FIRST EDITION. Woodcut printer’s device on title (Yaari no. 22)

references

Vinograd, Ferrara 46; Adams M-1866

summary

The kabbalist ibn Shem Tov had written in his Sepher Ha’emunoth (Ferrara, 1556) a scathing critique of Maimonides' rationalist philosophy. In the Hassagoth, R. Moses Alaskhar vehemently rises to Maimonides' defense (as well as that of Gersonides), attacking ibn Shem Tov and accusing him of deliberately misquoting Maimonides

ff. 16. Upper right corners stained, previous owners marks. Modern calf. Sm. 4to

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