Tehilah LeDavid [philosophy]

Estimate

$1,200–$1,800

Hammer price

$950

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author

LEON, MESSER DAVID BEN JUDAH.

printer

Joseph Javetz

Place

Constantinople

Publication

1576

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Const. 269; Yaari, Const. 194; Mehlman 1194.

summary

David Messer Leon (c. 1470-1526), ordained rabbi aged eighteen, devoted Kabbalist, as well as admirer of Maimonides, boasted a comprehensive knowledge of general culture, particularly philosophy, as well as an affection for poetry and music. Tehilah LeDavid, which was published by the author’s grandson, comprises three parts: The first deals with the prominence of the Law; the second with the elements of faith - which the author regards as superior to speculative reasoning; while the third focuses upon the principles of the Divine Attributes, Providence and Free Will. See EJ, Vol.11, cols. 27-28.

ff. 108. Some staining and worming. Modern calf. 4to.

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