Ben Yochai [commentary to the Zohar]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

KUNITZ, MOSES

printer

Georg Holzinger

Place

Vienna

Publication

1815

Description

FIRST EDITION. Vignette of the cave of Shimon b”r Yochai on title

references

Vinograd, Vienna 409

summary

A defense of the integrity of the Zohar. A response to the attacks of Jacob Emden in his Mitpachat Sepharim who purported the Zohar to be a far later composition than the era of Shimon b”r Yochai

pp.154. Some staining. Modern boards. Tall folio

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