Othioth D'Rabbi Akiva. [Kabbalistic commentary on the hidden meanings of the Aleph-Beth].

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(KABBALAH).

Place

Shklov

Publication

1785

references

Vinograd, Shklov 27.

summary

Ascribed to the Mishnaic-era Rabbi Akiva, this work presents Aggadic homilies tinged with Kabbalistic renderings to each letter of the Hebrew Alphabet. The names of the letters, even the individual letters that spell each name of each letter - all are infused with individual mystical value and ethical importance. Much is made of the combinations of letters, especially those forming the names of God. Also discussed is the role of the Angel Metatron as mediator between God and man.

ff. 28. Ex-library, wormed, title in facsimie, ff. 2-3 with loss of text supplied in xerox. Modern boards. 12mo.

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