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Manuscript, Large Anthology of Practical Kabbalah – Yemen, 20th Century

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Manuscript, large anthology of practical Kabbalah. [Yemen, 20th century].
Comprehensive anthology, in Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic. Includes many amulet formulas for various issues; with kabbalistic illustrations and symbols, tables and angelic script.


Many amulets are attributed to Biblical figures: Moses, King Solomon, Ezra; an amulet attributed to Arizal (p. 10a); an amulet written by a Jew for Ali, son-in-law of Muhammad, the founder of Islam (leaf 13).


[1], 1-109, 112-119, 110-170, 164-169, [34] leaves (some misfoliation; total: 218 leaves). 18 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Good condition. Some stains. Unbound gatherings. Placed in a new box.


Provenance: Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, YM.011.099.

PLEASE NOTE: Item descriptions were shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.

Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts
Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts