Halachic work on the 613 commandments by Rabbi Eliezer of Metz. Venice, 1566.
Specifications: 5, 6-146 leaves. 20 cm. First edition.
Content: First edition of the important work written by one of the Tosefists, contains twelve “pillars” [chapters]: The pillar of fear, pillar of idolatry, pillar of times, pillar of food, pillar of seeds, pillar of marital relationships, pillar of judges, pillar of kings, pillar of purity, pillar of vows, pillar of the Temple, its vessels and services, pillar of sacrifices. Edited by Rabbi Binyamin son of Rabbi Avraham from the Anavim family, with an introduction by him. He shortened and edited the original work and added his own comments.
Unique Features: Ownership signature on the title page: I bought it from Rabbi Netanel Terboss … scholarly glosses.
Condition: Fine. Professional completion of the printer’s logo on the title page. Aging stains. Isolated worming holes. New magnificent leather binding.