Bidspirit auction | Terumas Hadeshen’s Commentary on Rashi.

Terumas Hadeshen’s Commentary on Rashi. Venice, 1519,  First Edition. Commentaries on Rashi’s commentary on Chamisha Chumshei Torah by Rabeinu haGadol Rabbi Yisrael Isserlin, author of Terumat HaDeshen. Rabbi Yisrael Isserlin’s explanations on Rashi’s commentary, coming from the school of the early Ashkenazic scholars, were intended to elucidate Rashi’s words. Although primarily focused on explaining Rashi’s comments, it also includes explanations of verses unrelated to Rashi’s commentary. Rabbi Yisrael Isserlin (1390-1460), author of Terumat HaDeshen, was one of the prominent early Ashkenazic scholars and a notable figure of the period. He engaged in discussions with the Mahari”l, Mahari Weill and Mahara”m Mintz, who praised him highly. Size : 21.5 cm Pages : 17 Condition : Fine-moderate condition, few worm holes, repairs effecting some text, heavy stains, leather binding.