Yoreh Chataim [a hand-book of atonements for specific sins, based on the principles of the Chassidei Aschkenaz]

(ELIEZER BEN JUDAH OF WORMS)

Giovanni di Gara

Venice

1589

FIRST EDITION. Edited by Isaac Ellis. Marginalia

Vinograd, Venice 734; Habermann, di Gara 108; not in Adams

Based on a text in the Rokeach and other sources, this rare work was originally printed under the title Yesod Hateshuvah in Cracow, c.1585. Here it is reworked without the name of Isaac Ellis, the editor. (See Mehlman nos. 951 and 953 and Rosenthal, Yodea Sepher no.734). Includes additional material (ff. 21-26): the Tzavaah of R. Judah Ha-Chasid and interesting comments pertaining to the afterife, wedding customs, visiting the sick and other matters. With marginalia shedding illuminating sentiments comparing the occurrences of homosexuality among Jews and gentiles