Bidspirit auction | MIFALOS ELOKIM. FIRST EDITION. VENICE

MIFALOS ELOKIM. FIRST EDITION. VENICE 1592. UNIDENTIFIED SIGNATURES! - Fundamental philosophical discourses on the core tenets of Judaism, including creation of the world, miracles, the soul and afterlife authored by R. Yitzchak Abarbanel. He quotes extensively from the earlier commentators, including The Rambam and The RaLBaG. The sefer was printed from two manuscripts including one which was in the possession of The ReMA Mi’Pano.   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. Unidentified signatures.  Di Gora press. 96 pages. 19.3 cm. Overall fine condition, slight wear and staining. Modern binding. Opening bid $800