Bidspirit auction | Rare! Yesha Elokim by Rabbi


Rare! Yesha Elokim by Rabbi Avraham Tzahlon of Safed, a Disciple of the Ari, Venice, 1595 - Commentary on Megillat Ester by Rabbi Avraham Tzahalon (d. 1600).  The author was the grandson of the author of the Toldot Yitzchak, Rabbi Yitzchak Karo, the Beit Yosef's uncle (referred to in this book on leaf 36a).  Is also mentioned in Shuy Hamabit (section III Siman 35).  Author of Sefer Marpeh Lanefesh and Yad Hacharutzim.  Lived in Baghdad for three years and then in Aram Tzovah; eventually, he travelled to Italy to find work and there, in his old age, published his books.  Late, fine leather binding (slightly worn).  The title page and leaf 6 were completed with aprofessional photocopy.  Additional leaves with paper restorations, often affectin gthe text.  Good condition!