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Dikdukim – Four Foundational Works on Hebrew Grammar. Venice, 1546. Daniel Bomberg Press - An early and important edition comprising four of the foundational texts of Hebrew grammar, printed together in a single volume at the renowned Hebrew press of Daniel Bomberg in Venice. On the title page, the printer explains the purpose of this publication: “These four works have been printed together so that every student may understand the intentions of their authors at one time and remain with no doubt in this discipline.” The volume contains four major works in the history of Hebrew grammar, each with its own separate title page: Mahalach Shevilei Ha-Da’at – by Rabbi Moshe Kimchi, one of the foremost grammarians of Provence and among the founders of Hebrew grammatical study, accompanied by the commentary of Rabbi Elijah Levita (Eliyahu Bachur), one of the leading Hebrew grammarians of his age. Petach Devarai – a fundamental work on Hebrew grammar, regarded as one of the early and important texts in the field. Sefer Tzachot – by Rabbeinu Abraham Ibn Ezra, one of the most influential works on Hebrew language and style. Moznei Leshon Ha-Kodesh – also by Rabbi Abraham Ibn Ezra, among the classic and foundational works of medieval Hebrew grammar. Presented here is a rare and important collection bringing together under one cover the principal texts upon which generations of Hebrew grammarians, biblical commentators, and scholars of language were educated. These works exerted a profound influence on the study of Hebrew grammar, biblical exegesis, and the transmission of the precise biblical text for centuries. Stefansky, Sifrei Yesod, no. 518. [4], 51, 53–236 leaves. Continuous pagination throughout the four works. Approximately 15 cm. Lacking leaves 221–222 and 228–229 (in the section Moznei Leshon Ha-Kodesh). The present copy was disbound in a later period and rebound into four separate volumes corresponding to the division of the individual works. Good condition. Age stains. Defects to the opening leaves and to several leaves throughout the volume.