Noam Megadim UChevod HaTorah, homily, in-depth studies, ethics and Chassidut on the Parashiot of the Torah, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv, [1807]. First edition. With approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Yismach Moshe.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. In this book, he quotes numerous Torah thoughts from foremost and early Chassidic masters. The book bears 11 approbations by leaders of that generation, highlighting the holiness and asceticism of the author. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him in his approbation: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada, and he was an exceptional orator…". The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation: "and all the teachings in this book were established to instruct on the way of acquiring holiness and true humility". R. Eliezer died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Dark stains to title page and other leaves. Inner margin of title page repaired with paper. Tears and minor damage to several leaves, affecting text. Upper half of final page (with subscribers' names) lacking, replaced in photocopy.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.