Nishmath Chaim [on the immortality of the soul].

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $350

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

MENASSEH BEN ISRAEL.

printer

Samuel Soeiro (Author’s son)

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1652

Description

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew title within architectural arch. Without Latin title and dedication, lacking portrait (as most all copies)

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 202.

summary

With its conceptions regarding the reincarnation of the Soul, Menasseh's Nishmath Chaim is of fundamental importance to Jewish theology; it is indeed his magnum opus.

ff. (8), 174, (2). Few light stains in places, title closely cropped. Later blind-tooled chestnut mottled-calf, worn, remnants of clasps and hinges, upper cover detached. 4to.

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