Drei Hebräische Drucke Gersonidischer Herkunft
Three Hebrew prints of Gerson family origin
Author(s): Martina VodseďálkováSubject(s): Cultural history, Jewish studies, Museology & Heritage Studies, Preservation, 16th Century, 17th Century
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: historical significance of the prints; Hebrew prints; Gerson family’s printing house in Prague; State Jewish Museum’s collection;
Summary/Abstract: The article discusses three Hebrew prints of Gersonide origin found in a collection of Venetian prints from the 16th and 17th centuries, which were not included in a previously published catalog. These prints are characterized by their ethical and apologetic nature, with one being the first Hebrew edition of the ethical work "Sefer ha-middot" by an unknown author, another being a defense of Judaism by Moshe ben Nahman, and the third containing sermons on morality by Jona Gerondi. The prints showcase the typographical and decorative styles of the Gerson printing family, particularly the work of Mordechai Zemah and his descendants, reflecting the evolution of book design and ornamentation during that period.
Journal: Judaica Bohemiae
- Issue Year: XXIII/1987
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 92-94
- Page Count: 3
- Language: German
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