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Second Kuzari – First Edition, London, 1714
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Second Kuzari – First Edition, London, 1714
Sefer Mateh Dan – Second Kuzari, “Prove and instruct through logical reasoning… the truth of the Oral Torah”, by Rabbi David Nieto. London, [1714]. First edition.
The first edition was printed in three variations: Hebrew only, Spanish only, and Hebrew with Spanish. This is the Hebrew only edition. Illustrated title page; at head, image of “Rabbeinu HaKadosh” – author of the Mishnah. Leaves following title page contain lengthy inscription in Spanish for community leaders and managers of "Sha’ar HaShamayim" congregation in London.
Rabbi David Nieto (1654-1728, Otzar HaRabbanim 4926), genius in Torah and sciences. Dayan, sermonizer and physician in Livorno and afterwards first rabbi of Sephardic congregation of London. Composed the famous book" Mateh Dan – Second Kuzari" with the intent of protecting the truth of the Oral Torah and counteracting erroneous conceptions which were prevalent throughout congregations of Marranos in Western-Europe.
[6], 118 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition, stains, several detached leaves. Paper restoration on several leaves.
Among first Hebrew books printed in England.
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