Beith Aharon [index to Biblical passages explained in Talmudic, Midrashic and later Rabbinic literature]

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $200

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author

AARON BEN SAMUEL

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Johann Christoph Beckmann

Place

Frankfurt on the Oder

Publication

1690

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title has vignettes of Aaron the Priest and Samuel the Prophet ( an allusion to the author's name). The woodcuts are done in the manner of folk art and signed “F Z.” Divisional titles for Torah, Nevi'im, Kethuvim.

references

Vinograd, Frankfurt on the Oder 41

summary

The author viewed his work as a continuation of the earlier work, Toldoth Aharon, by Aaron of Pesaro. Whereas Toldoth Aharon provided only Talmudic references, in Beith Aharon the scope was broadened to include Midrashic and Kabbalistic literature as well.

ff. 2, 2, 178. (f. 86 duplicated). Browned throughout. Recent calf-backed boards, spine distressed. Folio

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