Sefer Maamados. 17th Century Manuscript with miniature Illustrations by Rabbi Yosef Chaim Catzigin of Casaly, Italy.
This 17th century Italian manuscript by Rabbi Yosef Chaim Catzigin of Casaly includes the Weekday Maamados, Tefillas Haderech, and the special Tefillah for Erev Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur. with scattered miniature floral illustrations.
The final page features verses from Tehillim that form an acrostic of the name “Yosef Chaim son of Mar Yitzchak Cohen, ” one of the prominent Rabbanim in 17th century Italy. Rabbi Yosef Chaim passed away in 1687 and was eulogized by the Rabach in Gvul Binyamin Vol. 2 Essay 42. .
90 leaves. Page size: 13×9 cm. Antique leather binding. Minor holes from density of ink used for embossed letters. Good condition.
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Mystery of Maamados
The Order of Maamados, which is based on a gemara in Taanis 26a, presents an annual schedule for Torah readings throughout the week, as well as special readings of Tanach, Mishnah, and Gemara.
The identity of the one who compiled Maamados remains a mystery until this day, as the Yaabetz writes in his siddur: “I do not know who he is; I have searched and scoured the Poskim and sefarim, but I have discovered neither his identity nor name.”
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