Bidspirit auction | Penei Rabbah, 2 volumes –

Penei Rabbah, 2 volumes – Indices to Midrash Rabbah, Amsterdam 1627 – First Edition Two volumes of Penei Rebah, containing indexes of the sages’ teachings from Midrash Rabbah, authored and printed by the Divine Philosopher Rabbi Menasseh Ben Israel, Amsterdam 1658 – first edition. One of the earliest works composed and printed by Rabbi Menashe Yisrael z”l. [2], 53; [1], 25 leaves. 18 cm. Very good condition, in a new attractive leather binding. ”…the glory of the sages and the crown of our people in the eyes of the nations… and all peoples were drawn to it…”, (from Chida’s praise of Rabbi Menasseh in Shem HaGedolim).