(Gaon of Vilna). Tzurath Ha’aretz Le’gvulotheha [commentary to selected verses from the Books of Joshua, Kings and Ezekiel, with text]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $550

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author

ELIJAH BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN.

printer

Aryeh Leib ben Schneor Feivish

Place

Shklow

Publication

1802

Description

FIRST EDITION. Printed on blue tinted paper. Lacking map.

references

Vinograd, Shklow 124; Vinograd, Gr’a 22.

summary

In this work the Gaon of Vilna drew upon his extensive knowledge of geography and architecture in Biblical interpretation. The Gaon viewed such knowledge as an aid to Torah study and disapproved of the lack of interest in secular sciences that existed among certain Talmudists.

ff. 44 (mispaginated). Variously stained and wormed. Later boards, worn. 4to.

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