Akeidath Yitzchak [philosophical and allegorical homilies to the Pentateuch]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $800

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author

ARAMA, ISAAC

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1547

Description

Second edition. Title within woodcut architectural arch. Opening word of each part within an elaborate border

references

Vinograd, Venice 326; Habermann, Bomberg 195; not in Adams

summary

Affectionately known as the “Ba’al Akeida,” Arama has been consistently quoted and utilized, especially by Polish and Galician preachers, until the present day. Arama’s great popularity stems from his stylistic combination of the Aschkenazic didactic and moralizing style with the philosophic tendency popular among Spanish and Provencal Jews. See I. Rivkind, Kiryat Sepher, vol. II p.60

ff. 309.Some staining, upper left corner of title and first leaf frayed not affecting text, previous ownership inscriptions on title. Modern boards. Folio

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