Kli Yakar. Venice, 1603. Especially Rare Book

Kli Yakar. Venice, 1603. Especially Rare Book

Sefer Kli Yakar - commentary on the Early Prophets by Rabbi Shmuel Laniado, chief rabbi of Aleppo, known as 'Ba'al HaKeilim' after the name of his book. With the Nevi'im text.

The book was printed by his son-in-law R' Avraham Laniado, author of Magen Avraham, also printed that same year. Juan di Gara Press, 220.

Rabbi Shmuel Laniado, 'Ba'al HaKeilim, ' was a biblical commentator and chief rabbi of Aleppo. He lived in Safed and Aleppo in the 16th century and the early 17th century. His grandfather was Rabbi Shmuel Laniado, who resided in Adrianople, Turkey, after the Spanish exile, and he is mentioned in Teshuvot HaR'e'em. Regarding his father, R' Avraham Laniado, not a lot is known, but R' Shmuel does quote him in his books. The place and year of Rabbi Shmuel's birth are unknown, but it is known that he lived for a certain period in Safed. He cites extensively from contemporary sages who lived in Safed at the time, such as the Mahar"i Beirav, the Rama"k and the Ar"i; R' Shmuel Alkabetz and others. Rabbi Shmuel Laniado left the Land of Israel under the guidance of R' Yosef Karo, in order to lead the community in Aleppo. He was appointed chief rabbi there in 1601, after the passing of Rabbi Shmuel ben Yosef HaKohen. He himself probably passed away between 1605 and 1610 and was succeeded by his son, R' Avraham. Many of his descendants served as rabbis of the Aleppo community.

Owner's signature: Rabbi Pesach b"r Avraham Eliezer. Rabbi Pesach,  av beit din of Rechnitz, was a disciple of Rabbi David Oppenhiem.

Rare book, more so as fully complete.

[1], 3-564 leaves, 27.5 cm.

Fine condition. Blemish in the title page. Reinforcements in the margins of the first three leaves. The remainder of the book's leaves are in very fine condition with minimal aging stains. Impressive antique leather binding with light blemishes.