Ya’aroth Devash [sermons and eulogies]. Two volumes

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $750

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author

EYBESCHUETZ, JONATHAN

printer

Makilat

Place

Karlsruhe

Publication

1779-82

Description

First Edition. With approbation by his rabbinic successor in Metz, the Sha’agath Aryeh

references

Vinograd, Karlsruhe 16, 18

summary

Posthumously published by his nephew, this work reflects R. Jonathan Eybeschuetz's spiritual passion and astounding rabbinic scholarship. His oratorical skills and charismatic, ethical personality are self-evident in this work which has been republished in dozens of editions to this day. See Zinberg, A History of Jewish Literature, vol. VI pp.191-4

ff. (4), 116; (4), 116. Browned, previous owners' signatures on title, very slight marginal worming in part of Vol. II. Modern calf backed boards. 4to

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