Reishith Da’ath [“Beginning of Knowledge”: philosophic sermons].

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $750

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author

ALBELDA, MOSHE.

printer

Asher Parenzo

Place

Venice

Publication

1583

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title and last page with signature of R. Mordechai Shmuel Gerondi, Chief Rabbi of Padua (1799-1852). Marginalia. Printer’s device on title and f. 230v.

references

Vinograd, Venice 666.

summary

The author (1500-c.1583) served as Rabbi in Arta, Greece, and later in Valona, Albania. The present work addresses the topics of Divine Providence and Repentance.

ff. 10, 9-243. Title stained. Modern boards. 4to.

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