Sepher Chareidim [on the halachic, ethical and religious reasons for the precepts].

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $2,400

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author

Azikri, Elazar.

printer

Daniel Zanetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1601

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within typographical border.

references

Vinograd, Venice 925.

summary

In this spiritual and ascetic manual, R. Elazar Azikri (1533-1600) 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” (f. 43r). A Kabbalist of the Safed School, Azikri’s sole aim was “spiritual perfection, purification and communion with God.” See EJ, Vol. III, cols. 1008-9.

ff. 82. Dampstained, upper corner of title neatly repaired. Recent half-morocco. Sm. 4to.

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