Milchamoth Lehashem Cherev Lehashem

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $1,500

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author

CHAGIZ, MOSES

printer

n.p.

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1714

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within ornamental border

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 1022; Mehlman 1703

summary

Collected dispatches opposing Nechemiah Hayun for his Sabbathian sentiments. The most detailed exposition of the Hayun controversy: Contains the bans of the Italian rabbis; the rare epistle issued by the Chacham Tzvi- Le’einei Kol Yisrael (f.28r) - the first appearance of which has not survived; as well as a details of Solomon Ayllon’s defence of Hayun, followed by Chagiz’s angry response. See E. Carlbach, in The Pursuit of Heresy p.311 n.91 See also Lot 54

ff.(1),51. Browned. Contemporary vellum. Sm. 8vo

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