Bidspirit auction | Classic: Zayit Ra’anan. Commentary on

Classic: Zayit Ra’anan. Commentary on Yalkut Shimoni. Dessau, 1704. First edition. Fundamental commentary on the Yalkut Shimoni by R. Avrohom Abele HaLevi Gombiner (Magen Avrohom). This commentary was subsequently published in many editions of the Yalkut Shimoni, albeit in an abridged version. It is alleged that sections of the Zayis Ra’anan may have been deliberately “changed” in the Warsaw edition (1876) by Shimon Chonos (author of the Toldos HaPoskim). See Ohr HaTzafun Journal (Tammuz 5775), how R. Yisoschar Dov of Belz exerted great effort during his exile to Munkacs during World War One to procure this particular first edition. R. Avrohom Abele HaLevi Gombiner (1637-1682), was one of the most prominent Achronim. He is primarily known for his magnum opus, his commentary on the Shulchan Oruch, Magen Avrohom. Stefansky Hebrew Classics 138.  Size : 31.5 cm Pages: [11] 3-62 [should read 82] Condition : Overall in very fine condition, few small worm holes, small repair to title page.