Menoras HaMaor, Mantova 5323 – First Edition Based on new Manuscript
Menoras HaMaor, ma’amarim and divrei mussar, authored by the gaon and tzaddik Rabbeinu Yitzchok Abohav, printed in Mantova, 5323.
The sefer was first printed in Kushta in 1514, and once again in the edition before us, which was prepared based on a new ksav yad, with added bi’urim on difficult terms.
“Rabbeinu HaGadol” – The Unique Title Bestowed by the Beis Yosef
The mechaber, the gaon
Rabbeinu Yitzchok Abohav, is the only one to whom Maran the Beis Yosef refers as Rabbeinu HaGadol. The Beis Yosef cites his Torah over 200 times, mentioning that he had a ksav yad of his commentary on part of Tur Orach Chaim. The
Chida in Shem HaGedolim elaborates on his gadlus, and the
Shelah HaKadosh as well brings Menoras HaMaor numerous times with tremendous reverence.
Condition: Good-Fair. Minor professional restorations, traces of worming, stains, inscriptions. Attractive half-leather binding, slightly worn.
Stefansky, Sifrei Yesod (notes), No. 465.
