Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Yesod HaEmunah / Amud HaAvodah – Books by Rabbi Baruch of Kosov – Czernowitz, 1854 – First Editions
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Two books by R. Baruch of Kosov – first editions. Bound together.
1. Yesod HaEmunah, commentaries on the Torah, Pirkei Avot and selections. Czernowitz: [Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1854]. First edition.
2. Amud HaAvodah, explanation of kabbalistic concepts. Czernowitz: [Johann Eckhardt und Sohn], 1854. First edition.
The author, R. Baruch of Kosov (Kosiv; d. 1782), served as maggid in Kosov. In his books, he quotes explanations and principles from the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch and their disciples.
The main part of the book is a clear, thorough explanation of many fundamental kabbalistic concepts, reminiscent of the style and approach of the kabbalist R. Yosef Irgas in his book Shomer Emunim.
Two books in one volume. Yesod HaEmunah: [4], 114, [1] leaves. Amud HaAvodah: [2], 5-6, 202 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear and creases to title page of first book, and to several other leaves. Tears to first title page, and tears (including minor open tears) to several other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired in part. Some worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
1. Yesod HaEmunah, commentaries on the Torah, Pirkei Avot and selections. Czernowitz: [Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1854]. First edition.
2. Amud HaAvodah, explanation of kabbalistic concepts. Czernowitz: [Johann Eckhardt und Sohn], 1854. First edition.
The author, R. Baruch of Kosov (Kosiv; d. 1782), served as maggid in Kosov. In his books, he quotes explanations and principles from the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch and their disciples.
The main part of the book is a clear, thorough explanation of many fundamental kabbalistic concepts, reminiscent of the style and approach of the kabbalist R. Yosef Irgas in his book Shomer Emunim.
Two books in one volume. Yesod HaEmunah: [4], 114, [1] leaves. Amud HaAvodah: [2], 5-6, 202 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear and creases to title page of first book, and to several other leaves. Tears to first title page, and tears (including minor open tears) to several other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired in part. Some worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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