Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Mitzraf Ha'Avodah – First Edition

Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Mitzraf Ha'Avodah, "an argument going on for seventy two years between two leading figures, one of the Chassidim group and the other of the group of Mitnagdim…", with a letter from Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi [concerning the dispute with The Vilna Gaon]. Koenigsberg, [1858].
As it is well known, the "argument" between the "Chassid" and the "Opponent" (Mitnaged), described in detail in this book, did not actually take place, and was written by a Chabad Chassid by the name of Ya'akov Kodoner to justify the Chassidic lifestyle.
38, [2] leaves. 18cm. [Ink-stamp and signature of "Avraham Pariser"]. Good condition. Stains. A few restored leaves. New binding.
Hassidiam and Kabbalah
Hassidiam and Kabbalah