Shot Radbaz—Furth, 1781.

Third section, by David ben Solomon ibn (Abi) Zimra —the Radbaz. Wood cutting on the cover of Moses and Aaron. Printed by Itzik and the printer’s orphans. | The Radbaz (1479-1574), Av Beit Din and leader of Egyptian Jewry and author of the Shot HaRadbaz, was the one who abolished the use of the Seleucid dating system in the Egyptian Jewish community and reintroduced the dating of years from Creation, as was done in other Jewish communities and continues to be done until the present day. Among his well-known students was Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenazi, author of the Shita Mekubetzet. The Maharikash was also his student, and the Ari also studied under him in Egypt. | Half-leather binding, stamps of ownership. Stains. [1], 58, 41-46, [2] pages. 34cm. Generally good condition.