Bidspirit auction | Abarbanel. Commentary on Nevi’im Rishonim.

Abarbanel. Commentary on Nevi’im Rishonim. Leipzig 1686. - The comprehensive commentary of the renowned R. Yitzchok Abarbanel is 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. The preface includes the Abrabanel’s account of his life in Spain and the subsequent expulsion and provides a glimpse of the events surrounding this tragic event in Jewish history. Additional four page introduction in Latin. Vinograd Leipzig 24. Munnamdiew press. [6], 308, [4] pages. 32.5 cm. Fine condition. Wide margins. Some scholarly glosses and markings throughout. Antique vellum binding (worn). Opening bid $200