Lot 165
Igeret HaTeshuva – Krakow, 1586
Sefer Igeret HaTeshuva by Rabbenu Yonah Gerondi, “which the Rosh commanded and instructed to read on the week of Rosh Chodesh”. Krakow, [1586].
On reverse side of title page interesting preface by printer “anonymous cantor of congregation of Lo’ez country”, who relates “the tremendous dangers” which befell him on his way to Krakow, and the printing of this book as a tribute of thanks for his rescue.
This edition contains the “Drush HaShlishi”, which was printed at first under the name “Drashat HaNashim” in Sefer HaYirah by Rabbenu Yonah (Salonika, 1529), and ever since became an integral and direct continuation of Igeret HaTeshuva in all editions. As well, this edition contains “Divrei Musar Chachamim… Sefer HaMusar” – which is the first section of the will attributed to the Rambam (which he wrote to Rabbi Avraham), as well as “Derech Tova” – Musar book by Rabbi Yosef ben Tzaddik.
12 leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition, many stains and wear on margins. Signatures and Italian ownership notations. Worn cardboard binding.
This copy contains a topographic change on the last page, in comparison with the copy which appears on the HebrewBooks site.
