Kuzari. Translated into Hebrew by Judah ibn Tibbon

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $750

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author

HALEVI, JUDAH BEN SAMUEL

printer

Meir Parenzo

Place

Venice

Publication

1547

Description

Second Edition. Printer’s device on title.

references

Vinograd, Venice 310; Adams J-400

summary

Celebrated exposition of the teachings of Judaism, prompted by questions posed by the King of Khazars. The work opposes Aristotelian philosophy as well as Christianity and Islam, defending Judaism as the superior religion. Though Halevi combats rationalist philosophy, he does not advocate a mindless approach to Judaism. Indeed, his work has been callled a “philosophy of anti-philosophy”

ff. 50. Censored with censor’s signature from year 1692 on last page. Ex library, dampstained, hole in title, f.37 taped. Modern boards. Sm. 4to

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