RaLBa”G). Pirush al Hatorah [commentary to the Pentateuch]

Estimate

$800–$1,200

Hammer price

$1,700

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author

LEVI BEN GERSHOM (GERSONIDES/

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1547

Description

Second edition. Title within architectural arch. Initial word of each Book within ornamental frame

references

Vinograd, Venice 327 (incorrect pagination); Habermann, Bomberg 196; Adams L-603

summary

In this voluminous commentary to the Pentateuch, Ralba"g initially examines the literal meaning of the text before expounding upon philosophical and moral maxims.The author (1288-1344), lived in Provence and represents the Rationalist School within medieval Bible exegesis. During his career, this extraordinary savant provided important contributions in such diverse fields as philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. It is known that Ralba”g was an eminent halachist, however the bulk of his halachic writings have been lost. For a recent detailed study of aspects of Ralba"g's philosophy in the present work, see D. Horowitz, Ha-haritzut Emet: Ralbag's View of a Central Pragmatic Ethical Characteristic of Abraham in: Hazon Nahum, Studies Presented to Norman Lamm (1997) pp. 265-309

ff. 248 (i.e. 246). Variously stained, marginal paper repairs. Later mottled-calf, neatly repaired. Folio

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