Bidspirit auction | Sefer HaEmunot – Rabbi Shem

Sefer HaEmunot – Rabbi Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov – Ferrara, 1556 - First and only edition. Printed by Abraham Usque.A rare and important polemical work defending Kabbalah and opposing philosophy, particularly targeting Maimonides. Rabbi Shem Tov’s strong critique sparked major controversy; his own descendants, supporters of Maimonides, reportedly discarded his works out of shame. Rabbi Moshe Alashkar later issued a sharp rebuttal (Hasagot), often bound with this edition.Includes a Zohar excerpt at the end. Printer’s device with astrolabe and anchor appears on title and final leavesComplete and well-preserved copy. Title page lightly reinforced; two small wormholes