Gates of Righteousness

Steinschneider CB Moritz Steinschneider's "Catalogus Librorum Hebraeorum," a seminal bibliography of Hebrew books 5923.17. Fürst I, 174 (listed under Chiquitilla).
Zedner 330. Roest 564. Amram, "Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy"
305. Rare first edition of this fundamental introduction to
the philosophy of the Kabbalah|The ancient Jewish tradition of mystical interpretation of the Bible by Joseph ben Abraham Gikatilla (Giquatilla), 1248–1305, a pupil of Abraham Abulafia and Moses
of Leon during the years when the Zohar|The primary text of Jewish mysticism originated, with which he
was no doubt familiar. He was a leading Spanish Kabbalist at
the end of the 13th century, who wrote several influential works
on the symbolism of the Sefiroth. The present work was printed
by the famous physician Jacob Marcaria, who established a
notable Hebrew press in Riva di Trento in 1558. "In an active
period of five years this press produced upwards of 30 books
of value and importance." (Amram). On the back of the title page is
a short preface by the learned printer. Not in the Short Title Catalogue (STC) of
Italian books. — Old notes on title; slightly waterstained.