Auction 57
Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
By Kedem
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Sep 12, 2017
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 261:
Manuscript, Notebook of Dreams and Visions, Interpretations of Dreams, Amulets and Prayers - Eretz Israel, 20th Century
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Manuscript, Notebook of Dreams and Visions, Interpretations of Dreams, Amulets and Prayers - Eretz Israel, 20th Century
Manuscript, notebook of dreams and visions, including personal prayers, interpretation of dreams and amulets. [Eretz Israel, 20th century].
Yemenite scribal script on thick paper. The author is Yissachar ben Chaim Tzefira (he mentions his name and those of his parents in several locations). The manuscript includes listings of strange dreams, holy names, personal prayers and requests, interpretation of dreams, and more.
Several pages are within borders or decorated with figures designed from textual passages.
Passages include, "Gather together and I will declare my words of prophecy… the government is cruelly prosecuting me… (page 14a)"; "Look down from the heavens and see what has befallen me…(page 18a)".
[23] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Repairs with adhesive paper. New binding.
