Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art

Ahavat Dodim, by the Maggid of Zalozitz – Lviv, 1793 – Only Edition

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Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim, following revealed and kabbalistic approaches, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1793]. Only edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[3], 94 leaves. Leaves bound out of sequence: leaf 1 bound after leaf 2; leaves 77-80 bound after leaf 84. 21 cm. First leaves in fair condition. Other leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears, including open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.

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