Ohev Mishpat and Mishpat Tzedek [two commentaries to the Book of Job].

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $450

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author

DURAN, SHIMON B”R TZEMACH & OVADIAH SFORNO.

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1589

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title set in architectural arch. Few censored passages.

references

Vinograd, Venice 731.

summary

Obadiah Sforno (known in Latin as Salvadeus, c. 1470-c. 1550) a physician by profession, achieved great renown through his commentary to the Pentateuch, a favorite to this day. Less well-known are his commentaries to other parts of the Bible.

ff. 212. Except for trace marginal worming, a clean copy. Later calf. 8vo.

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