Sepher Tuv Ta’am [on cantillation points and grammatical accents]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $550

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author

LEVITA, ELIJAH BACHUR.

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1538

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Venice 155; Mehlman 1234.

summary

Levita puts forth the theory here that the Torah’s cantillation points (”trop”) were not Sinaitic but rather post-Talmudic in origin. This novel idea, which contradicted that stated in the Talmud (see TB Nedarim 37b and commentaries) became the subject of much controversy. See EJ, Vol. XI, col. 134.

pp. 35. Title laid down, marginal paper repairs. Modern boards. Sm. 4to.

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