Auction 50 · Lot 290

Introduction del Symbolo de la Fe [“Introduction of the Symbol of the Faith”: catechism]

Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

GRANADA, LUIS DE.

printer

Heirs of M. Gast.

Place

Salamanca

Publication

1584-85

Description

FIRST EDITION. Four parts with four separate titles. Magnificent heapieces, initials and tailpieces. Printed in double columns

references

Palau 108 159e & 108 157

summary

Part IV, (pp. 109-114) is entitled "De las mentiras, falsedades y desvarios del Talmud" ["Of the lies, falsities and deliria of the Talmud"]. The author records various legends of the Talmud some of which might have offended Christian sensibilities. In regard to the attitude of New Christians desirous of studying Jewish texts, see H.P. Salomon, Novos pontos de vista sobre a inquisição em Portugal [New Points of View Regarding the Inquisition in Portugal] (Porto, 1976), p. 29; A. Castro, The Spaniards: An Introduction to Their History (1971), p. 587. A more detailed examination of the work accompanies this lot

Part I: pp.(20), 188, (2), (2 blank). Part II: (2), 19-221, (2), (1 blank). Part III: (2), 3-153, (2), (1 blank). Part IV: (2), 3-126 (i.e., 226), ((2). Foxed and stained in places, some marginal worming, text slightly affected. Calf, spine in compartments, gilt extra. Sm. folio

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