Mafte’ach HaZohar [index of Biblical passages interpreted by the Zohar].

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $1,200

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author

GALANTE, MOSHE.

printer

Giorgio di Cavalli

Place

Venice

Publication

1566

Description

FIRST EDITION. Printer’s device (Yaari no. 32) on title. Marginal notes in an early hand.

references

Vinograd, Venice 526; see Mehlman 1061 for issue points.

summary

Highlighting the importance of this work the title page emphasizes that “A Zohar without an index is like a body without a soul - only when united are they of use, filling in the other’s deficiencies.” The Italian born author migrated to the Eretz Israel to become a disciple of both R. Yoseph Karo and R. Yoseph Cordovero. In 1580 he was appointed President of the Beth Din of Safed.

ff. 34. Lightly stained, trace wormed in places, final leaf rehinged. Contemporary limp vellum, spine taped. Sm.4to.

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