Tiphereth HaGershuni [commentary to the Chumash].

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

ASCHKENAZI, GERSHON.

printer

Johann Wust

Place

Frankfurt am Main

Publication

1699

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within elaborate wreath. Stamp at end of Rabbiner Dr. Mordechai Bohrer of Gailingen (1895-1938).

references

Vinograd, Frankfurt a/Main 155.

summary

R. Gershon Ashkenazi (1615-93) was the rabbi of Metz and author of the responsa Avodath HaGershuni. At various times he was a disciple of the Maharam Shif, R. Heschel of Cracow and especially, R. Yoel Sirkes (Ba’Ch). He in turn, mentored R. David Oppenheim of Prague. See https://yivoencyclopedia.org/article.aspx/Ashkenazi_Gershon. See also https://www.juedisches-europa.net/archiv-seite-3/3-2018/die-br%C3%BCcke/.

ff. 6, 95, (1). Trimmed and stained in places. Modern boards. Sm. 4to.

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