The Alshich Hakadosh

Alshich Hakadosh on the Five Megillos. Prague, 1617

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The Alshich Hakadosh

Alshich Hakadosh on the Five Megillos. Prague, 1617

Commentary on the Five Megillos with text of the Megillah by Rabbi Moshe Alshich.

1. Shoshanas Ha’Amakim on Shir Hashirim

2. Einei Moshe on Rus

3. Devarim Nechumim in Eichah

4. Devarim Tovim on Koheles

5. Masas Moshe on Esther

The end of Megillas Esther features 4 impressive woodcut illustrations portraying scenes from the megillah. The end of Megillas Eichah features a drawing of people sitting on the floor of a synagogue and reading Eichah or Kinos. This is a new illustration that does not appear in the Venice edition.

The Alshich’s commentary and writings were universally accepted by Jewish congregations around the world. They are acclaimed as fundamental to the study of Tanach and beloved for the ethics and lessons drawn from the teachings of the prophets.

Prague, 1616. 22: 22: 18: 18: 31 leaves. Page size: 32 cm. All Megillos bound together in new half-leather binding. Good condition. The Prague Edition of the Alshich on the Five Megillos is very rare.

Item description from the 'William L. Gross Collection'

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