Emet V’Emuna, textbook for youth in Hebrew and Italian, by R. Yitzchak Arobas. Venice, [1672]. Only edition. Hebrew and Italian.
Printed with: Hilchot Yom Tov - laws of festivals, Chol HaMoed and kashrut, compiled from the Shulchan Aruch with minor textual changes. Separate title page.
The beginning of the book Emet V’Emunah is based on Sefer HaMitzvot and on Rambam’s Thirteen Principles of Faith, and the second part is an abridged version of Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. Hebrew original and Italian translation on separate pages.
Two poems in praise of the book are printed at the beginning of the book, one by R. Yaakov HaLevi and the other by the kabbalist R. Moshe Zacuto (the Remez). Further words of praise, by R. Shlomo Chai Saraval, at the end of Hilchot Yom Tov.
The author, R. Yitzchak Arobas, served as rabbi of Tétouan. He authored other works, including Zivchei Tzedek (Venice 1662) and several books in Spanish.
Two books in one volume. [320] leaves. 36 leaves. 10 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Gilt edges. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Tears and wear to title page. Wormhole to approx. first 12 leaves, slightly affecting text. New binding.
Hilchot Yom Tov is recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book based on a photocopy, with 1670 as estimated year of printing. From this copy, it is apparent that both compositions were printed together in the same printing house.