Torat HaOlah – First Edition Printed in the Lifetime of the Author the Rema – Prague, 1570

Torat HaOlah – First Edition Printed in the Lifetime of the Author the Rema – Prague, 1570

Torat HaOlah, philosophical-kabbalistic work explaining the Temple and sacrifices, by R. Moshe Isserles – the Rema. Prague: Mordechai (son of Gershom) Katz, 1570. First edition, printed in the author's lifetime.
The book is divided into three parts: Part I pertains to the plan of the Temple and its utensils; Part II explains the meaning of the sacrifices and kohanim in general; and Part III discusses each sacrifice in detail.
In his preface, the Rema explains that one of the purposes of his work is to achieve true appreciation of the great benefit gained from the Temple, and what we lost with its destruction. The book provides a philosophical interpretation of the Temple laws, combined with corresponding Kabbalistic concepts. Its philosophy is greatly influenced by the teachings of the Rambam, who is mentioned in almost every chapter.
Title page set in fine engraved border.
Ownership inscriptions on title page, deleted with ink and difficult to decipher.
[6], 173 leaves. 28 cm. Browned paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains, dark stains and wax stains. Tears and worming, slightly affecting engraved title page border. Tears affecting text in several places, and open tears to title page without damage to text, repaired with paper. Minor damage (singeing). Stamp at foot of title page. New leather binding.

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