Bidspirit auction | Talmudic Commentary in Europe and

Talmudic Commentary in Europe and North Africa By Israel M. Ta-Shma | Two Volumes: Part One (1000–1200), Part Two (1200–1400) Magnes Press, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem | Hardcover - A groundbreaking two-volume work by Israel M. Ta-Shma, this set offers a systematic and scholarly literary history of Talmudic commentary in medieval Europe and North Africa. The volumes chronicle the emergence and development of distinct interpretive traditions in North Africa, Spain, France, Ashkenaz, Italy, and Provence. Drawing on printed and manuscript sources, the study includes chronological overviews, analysis of Eastern vs. Western exegetical schools, and reflections on broader intellectual currents. A foundational resource for anyone studying Talmudic interpretation and Jewish thought. Very good condition, high-quality hardcover edition.