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Ohr Amim

Rabbi Ovadia Sforno
First Edition
Bologna, 1537
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Ohr Amim

Rabbi Ovadia Sforno

First Edition
Bologna, 1537
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The Sforno’s composition on faith and philosophy written to refute the teachings of Aristotle, whose philosophies are contrary to Torah and Jewish faith.

In his preface, Rabbi Ovadia Sforno inscribes that Aristotle’s philosophical teachings were universally accepted and ingrained into public conscience, and therefore he was authoring this work to prove Aristotle’s ideas to be wrong.

Rabbi Ovadia Sforno regarded Ohr Amim to be an important work, sparing no effort to publish it and going so far as to edit the printed version himself and create a list of printing errors. He further translated this work into Latin and sent it as a gift to King Henry II of France, who was an avid collector of religious works.

Rabbi Ovadia Sforno
( 1478-1550) is one of the illustrious commentators on the Torah and a genius who was versed in both religious and secular wisdoms. His beloved commentary on Torah was universally accepted by all Jewish congregations. He was likewise a famous physician who was termed ‘The Master of Healers’ in his generation.

Bologna, 1537. First edition. 64 leaves. Page size: 21 cm. Title page has three miniscule holes. Bottom corners are slightly rounded. Good condition. New leather binding.

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