Siddur Tephiloth HaKara’im [abridged prayers for the entire year]

AUCTION 68 | Thursday, April 07th, 2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art

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Lot 289
(KARAITICA).

Siddur Tephiloth HaKara’im [abridged prayers for the entire year]

Arranged by the Karaite leader, Abraham Firkovich. ff. (2), 70. Previous owner’s bookplate. Slight staining. Contemporary boards. 8vo.

Vilna: Finn & Rosenkrantz 1871

Est: $800 - $1,000
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 travelers 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 home.