Hassagoth [“Critique”: Polemic / philosophy].

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

ALASHKAR, MOSES BEN ISAAC.

printer

Abraham ibn Usque

Place

Ferrara

Publication

1557

Description

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

references

Vinograd, Ferrara 46; Adams M-1866.

summary

The kabbalist ibn Shem Tov had written in Sepher Ha’emunoth a scathing critique of Maimonides’ rationalist philosophy. In the Hassagoth, R. Moses Alaskhar rises to Maimonides’ defense, accusing ibn Shem Tov of deliberately misquoting Maimonides.

ff. 16. Stamp of previous owner on title, some stains, several leaves expertly repaired with some text supplied in facsimile. Recent wrappers. Sm. 4to.

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