Beith Tephilah [ethics and meditations to select prayers]. Translated into Ladino by David and Moses Alkalai

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $250

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author

PAPO, ELIEZER.

printer

n.p.

Place

Belgrade (Serbia)

Publication

1860

Description

Text in Hebrew and Ladino

references

Vinograd, Belgrade 42

summary

R. Eliezer Papo (d. 1828), a native of Sarajevo, Bosnia, served as Rabbi of Silistria, Bulgaria. Known for his ethical work Pele Yo'etz, the Author was famed for his sanctity and ascetic practices. On f.61v is a prayer to be recited at the time of self-flagellation (halka'ah atzmith). See Arzei HaLevanon (2006), Vol. I, pp. 299-302; JE, Vol. IX, p. 511

ff. 61, (1). Tape repair on verso of title, light stains. Modern boards. 8vo

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