Aldabi, Meir. Shevilei Emunah [astronomical, medical, ethical and kabbalistic encyclopedia].

Estimate

$1,500–$2,000

Hammer price

Not recorded

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author

(SCIENCES).

printer

Daniel de Fonseca

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1627

Description

Second edition. With ASTRONOMICAL DIAGRAMS.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 17.

summary

Meir Aldabi, who lived in the 14th century, was a grandson of the Ro”sh (Asher ben Yechiel). This popular work combines the author’s predilection for Kabbalah together with a knowledge of philosophy, medicine and science. It contains ten sections entitled “Nethivim” (roads), subdivided into chapters, “Shevilim” (paths). The work was reprinted many times and served as a source of scientific information for generations. De Fonseca’s Hebrew press at Amsterdam was operative for only one year, during which time he printed just two Hebrew books.

ff. 118. Couple leaves neatly remargined, few stains, stamps. Later sheep, recased and rebacked. 4to.

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