Siddur Tephiloth HaKara’im [abridged prayers for the entire year]
AUCTION 54 |
Wednesday, March 21st,
2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 174
(KARAITICA).
Siddur Tephiloth HaKara’im [abridged prayers for the entire year]
Vilna: Finn & Rosenkrantz 1871
Est: $300 - $500
Since, according to the publisher, neglecting the daily duty to pray can be punishable by death, the present abridged prayer-book is issued for the benefit of those short on time such as travellers and trades-people.
Firkovitch writes in his interesting introduction that the prayers for the eve of Yom Kippur are abbreviated since according to Karaitic doctrine no lights are to burn on the Sabbath and Festivals. Therefore, those who do not know the prayers by heart will be able to complete them before dark and safely return hom.