Matnat Yad. Concerning ‘Something given from hand to hand.’ With Machar Chodesh – explanation on consecration of the Month. By Rabbi Daniel Tirni, Florence, 1795. Only edition.
* Matnat Yad contains 14 chapters of novellae and explanations in the way of drush concerning giving charity and supporting scholars. An in-depth discussion on tractate Baba Metzia by the author’s friend Rabbi Elya Chai Refael Nachmu is at the end.
* Machar Chodesh , novellae on tractate Rosh HaShana and concerning consecration of the month. Astronomic drawings and charts of seasons. Critique of Mateh Dan at the end.
Rabbi Daniel Tirni (1740 -1814) was among the great Italian rabbis. Served as rabbi in Florence beginning in 1791. His halachic work Ikrei HD”T is considered a fundamental book.
Three title pages, general title page and title page for each composition. Marble-paper covered cardboard binding.
[2] 36 [1] 42 [1] leaf. 21 cm. White paper.
Fine condition.