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First Edition “Sforno” on Tehillim; Venice, 1586 First edition of Rabbeinu Ovadia’s

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First Edition “Sforno” on Tehillim; Venice, 1586

First edition of Rabbeinu Ovadia’s well-known commentary on Tehillim, published along with the actual Tehillim text.

A short synopsis is included at the start of each new psalm.

Rabbi Ovadia Sforno (circa 1478-1550) was a leading Biblical commentator who was fluent in all areas of Torah study. Aside from his great Torah knowledge he was also an acclaimed doctor. The Sforno’s commentary was accepted by all segments of Judaism and is included in the Chumashim Mikraos Gedolos.

First edition dated Venice, 1586.

92 leaves | 20 cm | Water stains on first ten pages, marginal holes on several pages | Leather binding

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