Hassagoth [“Critique” - philosophical polemic].

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,500

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author

ALASHKAR, MOSHE.

printer

Abraham ibn Usque

Place

Ferrara

Publication

1557

Description

FIRST EDITION. Woodcut printer’s device on title.

references

Vinograd, Ferrara 46.

summary

In 1556 the Kabbalist Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov had written in his Sepher Ha’Emunoth (see lot 413) a scathing critique of Maimonides' rationalist philosophy. Here in the Hassagoth, R. Moses Alaskhar vehemently rises to Maimonides' defense - as well as to that of Gersonides (RaLBa’G) - attacking ibn Shem Tov and accusing him of deliberately misquoting their philosophical views.

ff. 16. Lightly stained, marginal repaired wormhole. Modern calf-backed boards. Sm. 4to.

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