Hebrew Classic. Minchas Shai. First Edition. Mantua, 1742-1744. Complete Set!
Clarification of the precise, authentic text of Tanach including words, letters, cantillation, punctuation, words with additional or omitted letters, and all grammar laws by Harav Yedidya Shlomo of Norzi, Rav of Mantua.
The Minchas Shai was accepted universally by all Jewish congregations as the final authority on the precise biblical text, punctuation and cantillation.
The Chasam Sofer writes in his responsa: “All my rabbis rely on the sefer Minchas Shai, and he is relied upon by all Sephardic sages.”
Complete set! 4 parts in 2 volumes. Each volume has 2 title pages, with the first intricately designed with 9 miniature frames including ornate engraved illustrations of stories from Tanach; the second title page is in red ink. Total 8 titles pages.
Mantua, 1742-1744. First edition.
Volume 1: Pentateuch with 5 Megillos. [4] 136, 141-142 leaves.
Volume 2: Early Prophets. [2], 88 leaves.
Volume 3: Latter Prophets. [2] 98, [1] leaves.
Volume 4: Scriptures. [2], 54; 51 [2], 5 leaves. Page size: 26 cm. Good condition.
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