Bidspirit auction | POST INCUNABULA. CLASSICS. KAD HAKEMACH.

POST INCUNABULA. CLASSICS. KAD HAKEMACH. FIRST EDITION. CONSTANTINOPLE 1515. NEAR COMPLETE COPY. - Classic sefer of concerning the fundamentals of Judaism with a particular focus on the correct observance of The Mitzvos as well as ethical conduct by the renowned Rabbeinu Bachya. For generations this sefer has been beloved by both great scholars as well as laymen. Categorized alphabetically (e.g. “Samech/Sukkah). Includes brief commentaries on Sefer Iyov (entry Hashgacha), Sefer Yonah (entry Kippurim) and Megillas Esther (entry Purim). Rabbeinu Bachya (circa 1255-1340) was one of great Rishonim as well as one of the earliest known Mekubalim. He lived in Saragossa Spain, and was a prime Talmid of The RaShBA, and acquired his path in kabbalah from the RaMBaN. His seforim are of particular interest as they quote Midrashim of Chazal as well as Kabbalistic teachings which are otherwise unknown. Stefansky Classics 496. Yehuda ben Shushan press. 83 of 88 pages. Lacking title page, page 3, 8, 87 & 88. Pages 23, 25, 55, 64, 74 partially torn with missing text supplied in facsimile. Overall fair/good condition, some worming partially restored. 26.7 cm. Modern leather binding. Unidentified early gloss.