Sefer Yesod: Sefer HaShorashim by Radak – Bomberg Press Edition – Venice 1529
This is the comprehensive dictionary of the Hebrew language, arranged in alphabetical order, with explanations and biblical sources, by Rabbi David Kimchi (the Radak).
This is a foundational work, cited numerous times in all the grammatical works that came after it.
This is an important, edited and corrected edition, printed by the famed Daniel Bomberg press in Venice.
In its time, the book was considered the most useful work, and it was printed several times during the incunabula period. Here we have an important and fundamental edition printed in splendor by Bomberg.
The proofreader, Rabbi Yeshayah Parnass, writes in the concluding remarks: "I will bless the Lord…
He has granted me the merit to proofread and complete this glorious book, which is a great support for our divine Torah, and a support for the words of our Chachamim."
After his remarks, two poems by Rabbi Elijah Bachur appear.
The Radak – Rabbi David Kimchi – was one of the foremost early authorities, known as the "greatest of the grammarians." His works on grammar, Sefer HaShorashim and Sefer Michlol, are fundamental pillars of this discipline.
Impressive ancient parchment binding, with embossed impressions.
Venice 1529, Printed by Daniel Bomberg. Pagination: [2] pages, 5-570 columns, [2] pages. Size: 30 cm. Good condition. Margin extension on one page. Two pages appear twice. signs of age.
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