(“Hapenini”) Bechinath Olam [ethics].

Estimate

$500–$700

Hammer price

$600

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author

BEDERSI, JEDAIAH

printer

Jacob Kohen

Place

Mantua

Publication

1556

references

Vinograd, Mantua 30; Mehlman 969.

summary

A profound poetic composition on the futility and vanity of the world and the inestimably greater benefits of intellectual and religious pursuits. The author finds consolation in Maimonides’ world of ideas, concluding that the greatest achievement for Man is to “perfect one’s understanding and immerse oneself in the grandeur of the idea of God. No power in the world can can break Man’s will when he strives toward this exalted goal.” For a critical analysis of Jedaiah Hapenini’s poetic style, see I. Zinberg,, A History of Jewish Literature (1975) Vol. III, pp. 96-8.

ff. (44). Opening few leaves remargined, light stains, repaired worming. Modern calf. 12mo

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