Complete manuscript
Yemenite Chumash. Tw
o Volume Set!
Complete Yemenite Taj with Rasag’s Interpretation. Yemen, 18th Century.
Two large handwritten volumes of the Taj – the Yemenite Chamishah Chumshei Torah and Haftaros in Lashon Hakodesh with Onkelus’ translation, the Rasag’s Interpretation, and Rashi’s commentary in the margin. The work was meticulously edited, vowelized and marked with cantillation marks, following the customs of Yemenite Jews.
Two-volume set:
Volume 1: Bereishis-Shemos in the original Lashon Hakodesh with Onkelos’ translation and the Rasag’s “Tafsir—commentary” presented line by line, with Rashi’s commentary added into the margins.
Volume 2: Vayikah-Devarim: The Lashon Hakodesh text presents in a single column. The adjacent column features Onkelus’ translation, the Rasag’s interpretation, and Rashi’s commentary in the margin.
The Taj (تاج), as it is called in Yemen, which means the “Keter” (crown), is the Chamishah Chumshei Torah in the precise traditions passed down from generation to generation by Yemenite Jewry, with Targum Onkelus. It was used throughout Yemenite communities.
The very first edition of Taj was printed in Jerusalem between the years 1894-1901.
Yemen, early 18th century.
Page Count: [111:120] leaves.
Page Size: 32.5 cm. Two volumes bound in antique Yemenite leather bindings. The first pages of both volumes are bordered with purple ink, and the names of each parshah in Vol. 2 are encased in a colorful border.
Condition: Water stains, flaws, tears and minimal holes.
Provenance: Yechezkel Toporowitch Collection
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