Chemdat Yamim, musar and practices, based on kabbalah and teachings of the Arizal. Parts 1-4: For Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Festivals, Elul and high holidays. [Venice: printer not indicated, 1763]. Third edition. All four parts in one volume.
Parts of title pages in red ink.

Chemdat Yamim and the identity of its author are the focus of an intense controversy. R. Yaakov Emden was the first to fiercely oppose the book, claiming that it was written by Nathan of Gaza, the "prophet" of Shabtai Tzvi, and that it was full of Sabbatean ideas, leading many communities to ban the book. Others, however, defend the book, including Jerusalem Kabbalist R. Menachem Menchin Halprin in his Kevod Chachamim. The identity of the author, and whether he was a genuine kabbalist or Sabbatean, has yet to be conclusively determined.
Deleted inscriptions on title pages of Parts II and III.

Four parts in one volume. Part I: 109 leaves. Part II: 128, [1] leaves. Part III: 96, [1] leaves. Part IV: 103 leaves. 24 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. New leather binding.

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