Lot 318
Yayin HaMeshumar – Venice, 1660
Ma’amar Yayin HaMeshumar, collection of articles concerning the “grave prohibition and sin of drinking Yayin Stam”, by Rabbi Natan Shapiro. Venice, [1660].
This book was printed during a major polemic which arose in opposition to an erred custom which became prevalent throughout Italy; leniency regarding the prohibition of drinking Yayin Stam (for additional information related to this see: “The History of the Polemic of Yayin Stam in Italy and its Sources”, Sinai, 77, pages 62-90). The author, emissary of Jerusalem to Italy, was astounded by the disrespect in regard to this prohibition among the Italian congregations, and as a result composed this book.
Rabbi Natan Shapiro (Otzar HaRabbanim 16370), genius and Kabbalist, among the Torah scholars of Krakow. Immigrated to Eretz Israel and served as rabbi of the Ashkenazi congregation of Jerusalem. In 1655 was sent as emissary to Italy where he passed away.
[8], 38 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Minor moth stains. Tears on margins of first leaves [without missing text]. New binding.
