Sepher HaTemunah. (Traditionally attributed to Ishmael the High Priest and Nechunyah ben Hakaneh). With anonymous commentary. With: Sod Shem HaMephorash.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,100

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author

(KABBALAH).

printer

Johann Anton Kreiger

Place

Koretz

Publication

1784

Description

FIRST EDITION . Kabbalistic charts. Wide margins.

references

Vinograd, Koretz 38; Tauber, Koretz 18.

summary

This text is one of the most esoteric works of Kabbalistic literature. It’s importance lies in the theory of Shemitoth (cosmic cycles) and takes the form of a commentary on the shapes of the Hebrew alphabet. According to Scholem the work originates from the circle of mystics associated with the kabbalists of Gerona (see Kabbalah p. 347). For more details see Ephraim Gottlieb’s excellent article in EJ, Vol. XV, col. 999.

ff. (1), 76. Previous owners’ marks, browned, some worming. Contemporary boards, worn. Sm. 4to.

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