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

Estimate: $800–$1,000
Hammer price: $1,600

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author

Azikri, Elazar

printer

Daniel Zanetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1601

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within typographical border.

references

Vinograd, Venice 925

summary

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

ff. 82. Stained in places, neat marginal repair to last few leaves, previous owners inscriptions on final leaf. Modern blind-tooled maroon morocco. Sm. 4to

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