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Etz Shathul [commentary to R. Yoseph Albo’s philosophical Sepher Ha’ikrim].

Auction 94 · Lot 258

Etz Shathul [commentary to R. Yoseph Albo’s philosophical Sepher Ha’ikrim].

Estimate
$1,000–$1,500
Hammer price
Not recorded

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author

LIPSCHUETZ, GEDALIAH.

printer

Caleoni for Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1618

Description

First Edition of commentary. Text illustrations.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1112.

summary

The present commentary is two-layered, containing: "Shorashim" an exposition of the text of the Ikkarim; and "Anafim" in which he compares R. Albo’s views with other philosophers. Stemming originally from Poland, the author spent the latter part of his life in Jerusalem.
ff. 144. Portions heavily censored, browned. Later vellum. Folio.
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