SHEM TOV IBN FALAQUERA. Sepher Ha-Mevakesh [A survey of human knowledge in the form of a philosophical dialogue in rhymed verse and prose]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $250

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author

(ALEPPO)

printer

Eiliahu Chai Sasson

Place

Aleppo

Publication

1867

Description

The approbation contains the names of 52 Rabbinical leaders of Aleppo

references

Yaari, Aleppo 3

summary

The Spanish author (c. 1225-1295) was one of the supporters of Maimonides during the anti-Maimonidean controversy. In this work, a young student, (“ha’mevakesh,” the seeker), debates the appropriate approach to intellectual pusuit

ff 48 With previous owner’s signature and stamp Dayan Yakov R. Attie. Contemporary boards. 8vo

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