Auction 9 Major Sale - Rabbinical Autographs, Rare Manuscripts, Printed Books and Judaica.
By Taj Art
Jun 25, 2023
16 Betzalel st. Jerusalem 94591, Israel
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LOT 36:

Avkat Rochel. Venice, 1567. Polemic Denouncing Christianity.

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Avkat Rochel. Venice, 1567. Polemic Denouncing Christianity.
A rare edition of a rare polemic against Christianity.

The book, Avkat Rochel, includes, ‘Many novel concepts and great mysteries.’ Compilation on an array of enigmatic topics including the end of days, battles during the era of the Messiah, the World to Come and resurrection of the dead. Authored by Rabbi Mechir son of Yitzchak sar Chessed [Disciple of Rabbi Yehuda son of the Rosh].

The title page features the de Cabali printer’s mark: an elephant bearing a tower, with figures of soldiers on its spire. (See Ya’ari, Hebrew Printers’ Marks, Illustrations 32-34.)

Venice, 1567. Giorgio di Cavalli Press.
40 leaves. 14.5 cm. Very good condition. Quality paper. Striking, new, leather binding

Complete copy of a rare edition of a rare polemic against Christianity.