Sepher Chareidim [on the halachic, ethical and religious reasons of the Precepts]

AUCTION 46 | Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 1:00

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Lot 42

Azikri, Elazar

Sepher Chareidim [on the halachic, ethical and religious reasons of the Precepts]

FIRST EDITION. Scattered marginalia. ff. 82. Previous owner's stamp. Modern morocco. Sm. 4to Vinograd, Venice 925

Venice: Daniel Zanetti 1601

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $900

In this spiritual and ascetic manual, the Author divides the Precepts 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 Nephesh.” A Kabbalist of the Safed School, Azikri’s sole aim was spiritual perfection, purification and communion with God.