Kaufmann

1899 · réf. 38305 — Budapest: Adolf Alkalay & Sohn 1899. Special edition. Softcover. g- to g. Small Quarto. 4123 1pp. Original tan wrappers with black ruling ornament and lettering on cover. Special edition from the annual report of the "Landes-Rabbinerschule" in Budapest after the death of the author. Two page obituary at front. Studies on the Jewish philosopher and poet in 11th Century Spain by the Jewish-Austrian scholar and ordained Rabbi David Kaufmann. Includes chapters on Gabirol's influences his philosophical interpretations Abraham Ibn Daud's critique of Gabirol's major work "Libra de la Fuente de Vida The Source of Life" the knowledge of Gabirol's major work in the Jewish literature after Ibn Daud and a brief essay on a philosophical poem by Ibn Gabirol. Text in German and Hebrew. Wrappers with light staining and sunned along edges. Light wear along edges small chips. Block age-toned and uncut. Wrappers in overall good- interior in good condition. Adolf Alkalay & Sohn unknown