Hebrew Language COMMENTARY ON THE TORAH Judaica Jewish Religion Kabbalah Rabbi For Sale

1994 3-volume Hebrew-language set of Rabbeinu Bechaye al HaTorah (Commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Bachya ben Asher), a renowned work of Jewish biblical exegesis.

Key features of this commentary:

Author: It was written by Rabbi Bachya ben Asher (1255-1340), a prominent Spanish rabbi, scholar, and Kabbalist.

Focus: It is a comprehensive commentary on the Torah (the Pentateuch or Five Books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), incorporating various layers of interpretation.

Pardes Method: Rabbi Bachya\'s commentary is notably built upon the four principles of biblical interpretation known as PaRDeS:

Peshat: The plain, literal meaning of the text.

Remez: Allusions or deeper, philosophical insights embedded in the text.

Drush: Homiletical or Midrashic interpretations.

Sod: Mystical or Kabbalistic interpretations.

Content: It combines the literal meaning with allegorical, midrashic, and kabbalistic interpretations, making it a rich and multi-faceted work.

Publisher: \"Mossad Harav Kook\" (מוסד הרב קוק), a well-known Israeli publishing house specializing in religious texts.