Be'er Moshe, Chassidic discourses on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Briah Hopstein of Kozhnitz. [Lviv: printer not indicated, 1858]. First edition.

The author, Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Briah (1757?-1828), was a close disciple of his father, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, and of R. Zusha of Anipoli. A humble man, he was appointed as his father’s successor by the Chozeh of Lublin. In this book, as well as in his other works, he quotes extensively from teachings and traditions which he received from his father and other prominent Chassidic leaders.

[1], 96, 99-188 leaves. Missing leaves 97-98. Approx. 27 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Much worming, affecting text, partially repaired with paper and paper filling. Marginal tears to several leaves. Handwritten inscriptions, and many stamps to title page and other leaves, including stamps of the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva bindery. New binding.

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