Sepher Chareidim [on the halachic, ethical and religious reasons for the precepts]

AUCTION 13 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 163

Azikri, Elazar

Sepher Chareidim [on the halachic, ethical and religious reasons for the precepts]

FIRST EDITION. Title within typographical border. ff. 82. Dampstained. Recent half-morocco. Sm. 4to Vinograd, Venice 925

Venice: Daniel Zanetti 1601

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $800

In this spiritual and ascetic manual, Azikri divides the Mitzvoth according to the senses and limbs of the human body. The work contains many laws relating to the Land of Israel and a collection of “Love Songs to the Creator,” including the popular Sabbath Hymn, “Yedid Nefesh.” A Kabbalist of the Safed School, Azikri’s sole aim was spiritual perfection, purification and communion with God.