Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Biurei HaZohar – Kopust, 1816 – First Edition
Biurei HaZohar, commentary to the Zohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1816]. First edition.
A fundamental book clarifying many concepts of the Arizal's Kabbalah, according to Chassidic teachings. The commentaries to the Zohar, which the Baal HaTanya imparted to his sons and the elite of his disciples on Shabbat eves, were recorded by his son Rebbe Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, and approved by the Baal HaTanya.
Signatures on leaf [4] and on leaf 1a (in Oriental script): "Yechezkel Shmuel David Binyamin".
[4], 139; 57 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive dampstains. Wear. Open tears affecting text, including large open tear to title page, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Worming, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
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