Lot 171
Luchot Edut – Supporting 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 mistaken 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 is an introduction by Rabbi Yehonatan with the development of the controversy. At the end is a commentary upon one amulet and a sermon which "I gave when the earthquake began on February 23, 1751, where I have justified myself abundantly".
[12], 2-78 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains, ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting with erasures. Old damaged leather binding.
