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Shenei Luchot HaBrit (the holy Shelah), words of ethics and fear of G-d, Kabbalah and Halacha, by R. Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz; with Vavei HaAmudim by his son R. Sheftel Segal. Amsterdam: Immanuel Benveniste, 1648. First edition.
Shenei Luchot HaBrit contains many halachic novellae, Kabbalistic principles, homily and ethics, and incorporates all realms of the Torah. The book was received with awe throughout the Jewish world, and its teachings are quoted in the books of leading poskim and kabbalists. Many renowned Chassidic leaders were extraordinarily devoted to the study of the books of the Shelah.
The Bach - R. Yoel Sirkis, notably acclaimed the author and his works in his approbation to the Shaar HaShamayim siddur: "R. Yeshaya HaLevi… he left behind blessing in his holy compositions, and upon seeing or reading them, we sensed the outpouring of holiness in all our limbs, and this is the sign that his works were composed for the sake of heaven, to elevate future generations…". The Tosafot Yom Tov in his approbation to the siddur writes: "He is a holy, awe-inspiring man… no doubt he was invested with a heavenly spirit".
The book Vavei HaAmudim is printed on the final 44 leaves, with a separate title page.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures on title page ("So says David son of R.(?) Alexander", "Shimon Leib Fishman of Třebíč", "Wolf of…", "Avraham", and more).
[2], 85, 87-421, [1]; 44 leaves. Lacking leaf 86. 27 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains, on some leaves large. Large tears to first three leaves, affecting text with loss (including imprint on title page), restored with paper and photocopy replacements. Minor worming. In the Vavei HaAmudim section - worming, occasionally affecting text. Margins trimmed on text border, affecting title page border and occasionally affecting headings and marginal text. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 359.