(Peirush al HaTorah). Anonymous.

Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $500

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author

(BIBLE)

printer

circa

Place

Warsaw?

Publication

1920

Description

Yiddish Manuscript written in some 75 note-books.

summary

An extensive commentary on the Torah, mostly Bereishith, Shemoth and VaYikra, including translation into Yiddish of Midrashim, Rashi and other commentaries. With excerpts on Bamidbar and Devarim. Includes commentary on Megillath Eichah, and a pamphlet on the Siddur and laws of prayer. An interesting commentary with educational and moralistic overtones, probably intended for women or those not well versed in Hebrew.

Approx. 1,000 pages. Variously worn. 8vo.

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