(Liturgy). Amudei Shomayim. * Sha’arei Shomayim. * Birchath Shomayim [prayers for the entire year, with extensive commentary by Jacob Emden]

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $8,000

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author

EMDEN, JACOB

printer

at the Author’s Press

Place

Altona

Publication

1745-48

Description

FIRST EDITION. THREE PARTS, COMPLETE IN TWO VOLUMES

references

Vinograd, Altona 45, 46 & 47; Mehlman 214, 804; Y. Raphael, Areshet III, no.26 i-ii, 27-i

summary

An important three-part detailed commentary to the prayer-book (including text) with extensive examination of ritual law and custom. This copy with the revised text (Vol.III, ff.2-3). See G. Scholem, Kiryat Sepher XVI (1939) p.322, within his review of M.J. Cohen’s Jacob Emden: A Man of Controversy

Vol. I: ff.I: ff. 356, 354-385, 389-415, 417-418. Part II: ff.159. Vol.III: ff. 380, 382-395 (all published), browned (as usual), owner’s signature on title, plus signed note inserted on f. 260 stating that this work especially ff. 260-263 contains “chidushim Niflaim” from which one wiil derive much “nachath.” (satisfaction and pleasure). Modern boards. 8vo

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