Auction 50 · Lot 140

(SheLa”H HaKadosh). Shnei Luchoth HaBrith. Issued with Vavei HaAmudim by Author's son Shabthai Sheftel Horowitz

Estimate: $4,000–$5,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

HOROWITZ, ISAIAH BEN ABRAHAM HALEVI

printer

Immanuel ben Joseph Athias

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1698

Description

Additional engraved title. Divisional title to Vavei HaAmudim. Scattered rabbinic marginalia

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 668; Fuks, Amsterdam 405

summary

Part halachic code and part Kabbalistic treatise, the Shnei Luchoth HaBerith exerted great influence on the life of the Jews of Eastern Europe, and more than any other book was responsible for the introduction of Kabbalah into daily religious life. This edition of the SHeLa”H is considered one of the most beautifully produced Hebrew printed books. Chassidim consider the 1698 edition especially noteworthy, as it was published the year R. Israel Ba'al Shem Tov was born. Many of the teachings of Beshtian Chassidism have their source in the SheLa"H HaKadosh

ff.(4), 422; 44, (12). Outer margin of title taped, few light stains. Recent boards. Folio

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