Lot 532
Luchot Edut – In Support of Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz
Luchot Edut, articles and rabbinic letters regarding the polemic of the amulets which arose against Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz. Altona, [1755]. First edition.
Articles, letters and proclamations from rabbis and community leaders, who supported Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz in the polemic which arose following the erred accusation, that he had joined the Shabtai Zvi false messianic movement, and regarding the objections to the amulets which he wrote. At the beginning of the book introduction of Rabbi Yehonatan with the development of the controversy. At the end a commentary upon one amulet and a sermon which “I gave when the earthquake began in February 23, 1751, where I have apologized…”.
[12], 2-78 leaves. 18.5 cm. Very good condition. Old cardboard binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
