Estori Haparchi. Kaphtor VaPherach [on the geography and realia of Erez Israel]. Edited, with an introduction and critical notes by Abraham Moses Luncz.

(ISRAEL, LAND OF).

A.M. Luncz

Jerusalem

1897-1901

Third edition, first edition with Luncz’s notes. Three parts bound in one volume - all complete. Pullout architectural view of Herod’s Temple (after p. 88) and chart of Second temple-era coins (after p. 404). Additional title in French.

Friedberg, Kaf 458 (lists only 812 pages).

An encyclopaedia on all things related to Eretz Israel: “Parchi’s work is a genuine treasure trove for the study of Palestine. He presents highly important information on the flora of the land, on measures and weights, on coins from various periods and on numerous matters connected with archaeology.” See I. Zinberg, A History of Jewish Literature, Vol. III, pp. 152-3. The editor, Abraham Moses Luncz (1854-1918), was an authority on the geography of Eretz Israel and this critical edition of Kaphtor VaPherach is one of Luncz’s most important scholarly works. Added here are notes by various rabbis and scholars including: Joseph ben Naphtali Hertz Halevi of Rishon LeZion, Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim (Adereth), Shneor Zalman Liadier, Dr. A. E. Harkavy of the Imperial Library St. Petersburg, Ya’akov Aryeh Salant, and others.