Lot 272
Manuscript "Toldot Yisrael Or Y'ah", Unknown Composition
"Toldot Yisrael Or Y'ah" – manuscript, "Remez" and Kabalistic Torah novellae, on the secrets of creation and the foundation of the world. Rabbi Yisrael Uriah ben Rabbi Aharon HaLevi. [End of 19th century].
Unique writing style with "Ashkenasi" Rashi script with vowels (slightly faulty). At the end of the author's preface, he explains the name of the book, "Since I have no son to be of help to me when I lay in my grave… but the Torah novellae over which I have toiled and lost sleep to write them will be my sons…Perhaps G-d will have mercy on me and give me a son or grandson as I desire, and he will complete the entire Torah".
112 written leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition, brittle paper, detached worn leaves, torn loose binding.
