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Rare Midrash Pesikta Rabbati – Vienna 1880 (תר"מ) – Meir Ish Shalom Edition with Magen David Glosses – Classic Hebrew Judaica
Offered here is a scarce and important edition of מדרש רבתי, printed in Vienna (ווינא) תר"מ – 1880, edited by the renowned scholar מאיר איש שלום (Meir Ish Shalom / Friedmann).
This is one of the first modern scholarly editions of this foundational Midrash, featuring the important הגהות מגן דוד (Magen David glosses) along with textual corrections and critical notes based on manuscript traditions.
📖 About the Work:
Pesikta Rabbati is a major Aggadic Midrash on the festivals, special Sabbaths, and prophetic readings, forming a central part of classical rabbinic literature and Torah study.
📌 Key Features:
Title: מדרש רבתי
Editor: מאיר איש שלום (Meir Ish Shalom)
Place: ווינא (Vienna)
Year: תר"מ – 1880
Includes: הגהות מגן דוד, scholarly notes, variant readings
Language: Hebrew
Format: Large traditional sefer format
📚 Significance:
This edition is highly regarded as a milestone in the academic study of Midrash, making it desirable for collectors of Judaica, rabbinic literature, and Hebrew printing history.
📌 Condition:
Paper: typical dry Viennese paper (נייר יבש)
General age wear, toning, and spotting as expected
Structurally intact and presentable
💡 Keywords:
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