Rinath Dodim [homiletic, kabbalistic commentary to the Song of Songs.]

Estimate: $600–$800
Hammer price: $550

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author

LOANZ, ELIJAH.

printer

Konrad Waldkirch

Place

Basle

Publication

1600

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within foliated border. Text of Song of Songs in square, Hebrew characters provided with nikud (vowel points). Commentary surrounding in Rashi script. On f.18v. two illustrations of faces, front and profile, within commentary.

references

Vinograd, Basle 203; Prijs 166.

summary

R. Elijah Loanz (1565-1636), a disciple of the MaHaRa”L of Prague, was an outstanding German kabbalist. A grandson of the statesman R. Joselman of Rosheim, he was popularly known as R. Eliyahu Ba’al Shem, in respect of his abilities in successfully treating the sick. His commentary is one of the most important kabbalistic interpretations to the Song of Songs.

ff. (1), 30. On title, stamps of former owner, Mordechai Friedman of Mezhritch, some staining and browning. Later vellum-backed patterned boards, worn, corner chipped. Sm. 4to.

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