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Auction 46 · Lot 42

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

Estimate
$600–$900
Hammer price
$900

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author

Azikri, Elazar

printer

Daniel Zanetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1601

Description

FIRST EDITION. Scattered marginalia.

references

Vinograd, Venice 925

summary

In this spiritual and ascetic manual, the Author 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 Nephesh.” A Kabbalist of the Safed School, Azikri’s sole aim was spiritual perfection, purification and communion with God.
ff. 82. Previous owner's stamp. Modern morocco. Sm. 4to
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