Shneur Zalman of Liadi (The Alter Rebbe). Kithvei Kodesh.

(CHASSIDISM)

(Russia)

Early 19th-century

Hebrew manuscript on paper, written (until f. 217) in a fine cursive hand, with many flourishes; thereafter, in other hands. Scattered marginalia. From the library of Haim Liberman.

Chassidic discourses by the Alter Rebbe on a wide variety of subject matter, with detailed table of contents on ff. 219-21. Dated in many places: “This (discourse) was delivered by the Rebbe at the wedding of his younger son in 1798” (f. 204b). “Delivered in 1804” (ff. 17a and 18a). “Explained by the Rebbe to his children” (f. 24b). Lengthy comment (ff. 217b-218a) in the name of the Maggid of Mehzritch on the verse “he loved Rachel more than Leah.” This does not appear in the standard published edition of Maggid Devarav LeYaakov (Likkutei Amarim) by R. Dov Baer.