Ya’aroth Devash [sermons and eulogies]. Two volumes bound in one

AUCTION 50 | Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Art

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Lot 105

EYBESCHUETZ, JONATHAN

Ya’aroth Devash [sermons and eulogies]. Two volumes bound in one

First Edition ff. (4), 116; (4), 116. Trace wormed, light stains, trimmed. Modern gilt-ruled morocco. 4to Vinograd, Karlsruhe 16, 18 See Zinberg, A History of Jewish Literature, vol. VI pp.191-4.

Karlsruhe: 1779-82

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $500

While still a young man, R. Jonathan Eybescheutz acquired renown for his enormous scholarship in the areas of Talmud and Kabbalah. While none of his works were published in his lifetime, his influence among contemporaries stemmed from his oratory skills and keen personality. Despite the varied aspersions cast upon Eybeschuetz by R. Jacob Emden, no dent to his reputation has been made to the the esteem in which he is held throughout traditional rabbinic circles