Nishmath Shabbathai Halevi [Kabbalah]

Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $700

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author

HOROWITZ, SHABTHAI SHEFTEL.

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Moses ben Bezalel Katz

Place

Prague

Publication

1616

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Prague 263.

summary

A continuation of the author’s magnum opus, Shepha Tal, the present work analyzes the nature of the soul based on the teachings of the “Four Pillars of the Kabblah: Moses, Shimon bar Yochai, Nachmanides and Elijah ben Moses de Vidas.” Includes an approbation from the author’s cousin, Isaiah Horowitz (The SHeLa”H Hakodosh).

ff. 29. Ex-library, opening and closing leaves silked, stained and repaired in places with loss of few words. Modern boards. 8vo.

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