Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim, following revealed and kabbalistic approaches, by R. Binyamin of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi), author of Torei Zahav. Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1793]. Only edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 350-354), was well versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings. It is unclear whether he merited meeting the Baal Shem Tov, however his works include teachings in his name. His works also include many teachings in the names of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan. He described R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov as "my teacher". His works include: Torei Zahav – kabbalistic and Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions; Chelkat Binyamin, commentary on the Passover Haggadah; Amtachat Binyamin on Megillat Kohelet. All of his works were published posthumously, by his son R. Asher Zelig. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, in his approbation to Amtachat Binyamin, describes R. Binyamin as a "righteous and G-dly man".
[3], 94 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains on many leaves. Wear, predominantly to first and final leaves. Worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 14.