The Book of the Wars of the Lord [Sefer Milhamot Ha-Shem]
Containing the Polemics of the Karaite Salmon ben Yeruhim against Saadia Gaon
Author
Davidson, Israel [ed]. Ben Yeruhim, Salmon.
Place of Publication
New York
Publication Name
The Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Year
1934
Language(s)
Hebrew
Description
RARE! A scholarly edition of Sefer Milhamot Ha-Shem, a 10th century polemic poem in Hebrew, written by Karaite leader Salmon ben Yeruhim against the Rabbinical teachings of Saadia Gaon. The book features an English preface, as well notes and commentary in Hebrew. 280x220mm, XIV+132 pages. Black cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on front and spine. Cover slightly worn. Back cover stained. Spine faded and slightly stained. Ex libris sticker on endpaper. Stamps on title page and page 132. Pen inscription on rear endpaper. Pages yellowing. Save for some light external wear, this rare edition of an important Karaite text is in very good condition.