Bidspirit auction | Classics. Abarbanel Al HaTorah. First

Classics. Abarbanel Al HaTorah. First Edition. Venice 1579. - Classics. Abarbanel Al HaTorah. First Edition. Venice 1579. Comprehensive commentary of the renowned R. Yitzchok Abarbanel. Primarily a philosophical, theological, ethical and to some extent historical commentary. His method is structured in an original form, prefacing each section with a number of questions and then interpreting that section in such a manner as to gradually resolve them. R. Yitzchok Abarbanel (1437-1508), was one of the most influential rabbinical figures of his time. He lived in Spain, where in addition to his Rabbinic duties he was close to the Monarch, serving as The Royal Treasurer. He utilized his position to assist the Jewish community and unsuccessfully invested immense effort and resources to rescind the edict of The Spanish Expulsion. This Sefer reflects the tragic period in which he lived, with reference to the suffering and tribulations of The Jewish People. Unidentified signatures and gloss. Stefansky Hebrew Classics 12. Vinograd Venice 641. Di Gora press. 425 (should be 424) pages. 30 cm. Overall fine condition. Staining, at times very heavy. Modern binding with leather spine (rubbed). Opening bid $1500