Alshekh, Moses Ben Chaim [Alshekh Hakadosh]

KITSUR ALSHEKH `AL HA-TORAH

Amsterdam: Be-Vet Uvi-Defus Yetome Shelomoh Propes Kats, 1748. Item #37529

First edition. Period boards. 8vo. 134 pages, 22 cm. In Hebrew. Title translates to “Alshekh on the Torah. ” The Alshich (1508-1593) was born in the Ottoman Empire, and was the son of Hayyim Alshich. He is one of the few rabbis in Jewish history to receive the title of “Hakadosh. ” He later moved to Safed where he became a student of Rabbi Joseph Caro. His students included Rabbi Hayim Vital and Rabbi Yom Tov Tzahalon. CD 000120874. SUBJECTS: Bible. Pentateuch -- Commentaries. OCLC lists 9 copies worldwide. Wear to boards. Pages are wavy but otherwise Good Condition. (HEB-48-50).

Price: $425.00