Auction 14 Rare Hebrew Books and Manuscripts
By Taj Art
Jul 9, 2024
Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 35:

Sefer Halichot Olam. Mantova [Mantua], [1593]


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Auction took place on Jul 9, 2024 at Taj Art
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Sefer Halichot Olam. Mantova [Mantua], [1593]
The Talmudic rules and ways of Psak of our sages, by Rabbi Yehoshua Halevi โ€“ one of the early Geonim of Algeria. Includes Rabbi Yehoshua Halevi's commentary on the 13 Midot shel Rachamim and an introduction to Talmud by Shmuel Hanaggid.

The Press of the Brothers Yitzchak and Shlomo, the sons of Rabbi Shmuel of Norzi.
A handwritten notation from the period recalling a tale handwritten by him.

Rabbi Yehoshua Halevi (1430-1510) was one of the leading rabbis of North Africa. Following persecution, he moved to Toledo, Spain, where he authored the book Halichot Olam. For many years, the book was studied as an introduction to studying Gemara.

Mantova, [1593].
40 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Some wormholes of approx. 1 cm. Old fabric binding.