Bidspirit auction | Kol Yaakov. Agados Ha’Shas. First

Kol Yaakov. Agados Ha’Shas. First Edition. Venice 1658. Rare! - Rare work of interpretations of the Aggada of the Talmud, by R. Yaakov Koppel Margulies. With an important historical introduction. The author originated from Vladimir, Volhynia. As a result of calamities that befell his native Poland, he was forced to flee to Constantinople, while his children were tragically taken into captivity. He mentions the Khmelnitsky Uprising of 1648-9 (Tach V’Tat) and the massacres of entire Jewish communities. Appended to the book is a eulogy for the martyred Jews of Poland in which he describes various atrocities committed. Vinograd Venice 1341. Vendramin press. 12, [1] pages. 19 cm. Very fine condition. Modern binding. Opening bid $350