Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Brit Kehunat Olam – First and Second Editions of Part I and First Edition of Part II – Lviv, 1796 and 1848
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• Brit Kehunat Olam, Part I, kabbalistic homiletics and allusions pertaining to the Jewish holidays, by R. Yitzchak Eizek Katz Rabbi of Korets and Ostroh. Lviv: Judith, wife of R. Tzvi Hirsh [Rosanes], [1796]. First edition.
In his book Notzer Chessed, the Rebbe of Komarno author of Hechal HaBerachah writes of the holiness of R. Yitzchak Eizek Katz and his books: "The holy divine kabbalist, very astute… R. Yitzchak Eizek HaKohen, rabbi of Korets and Ostroh, disciple of the great maggid R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch, author of Brit Kehunat Olam… such a work has not appeared for several hundred years and he enlightened us with secrets of Torah and wisdom". R. Yitzchak Eizek was born ca. 1753-1758 and passed away in 1793. Prominent Chassidic leaders cite his teachings with veneration. The Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz would study this holy book daily without fail, even during the WWI bombings.
Signatures on title page: "Pinchas David Heilperin (possibly the father of R. Alexander Shmuel Heilperin, author of Rosh HaMizbe'ach and Responsa Mahar'ash); "David Lindner".
[4], 16, [2]; 7; 18; 27 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to some 9 leaves (repaired with paper over text). Marginal worming to title page and several subsequent leaves, slightly affecting text of title page. New binding.
• Brit Kehunat Olam, kabbalistic homiletics and allusions pertaining to the Jewish holidays, Parts I-II, by R. Yitzchak Eizek Katz Rabbi of Korets and Ostroh. Lviv, 1848. First edition of Part II, printed based on the author's manuscript.
The printing of Part II was delayed for many years, due to the prohibition to print kabbalistic books in Galicia (law instituted upon the urging of Galician maskilim). Upon the annulment of this prohibition in 1848, Part II of this book, which was still in manuscript form, was immediately brought to press. Part I, which by that time had sold out, was printed in the same volume.
Handwritten textual corrections in the margins.
[3], 37; 23; [1], 3-15 leaves. Separate title page for part II. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Marginal creases and tears to some leaves, repaired. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 97, 98.
In his book Notzer Chessed, the Rebbe of Komarno author of Hechal HaBerachah writes of the holiness of R. Yitzchak Eizek Katz and his books: "The holy divine kabbalist, very astute… R. Yitzchak Eizek HaKohen, rabbi of Korets and Ostroh, disciple of the great maggid R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch, author of Brit Kehunat Olam… such a work has not appeared for several hundred years and he enlightened us with secrets of Torah and wisdom". R. Yitzchak Eizek was born ca. 1753-1758 and passed away in 1793. Prominent Chassidic leaders cite his teachings with veneration. The Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz would study this holy book daily without fail, even during the WWI bombings.
Signatures on title page: "Pinchas David Heilperin (possibly the father of R. Alexander Shmuel Heilperin, author of Rosh HaMizbe'ach and Responsa Mahar'ash); "David Lindner".
[4], 16, [2]; 7; 18; 27 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to some 9 leaves (repaired with paper over text). Marginal worming to title page and several subsequent leaves, slightly affecting text of title page. New binding.
• Brit Kehunat Olam, kabbalistic homiletics and allusions pertaining to the Jewish holidays, Parts I-II, by R. Yitzchak Eizek Katz Rabbi of Korets and Ostroh. Lviv, 1848. First edition of Part II, printed based on the author's manuscript.
The printing of Part II was delayed for many years, due to the prohibition to print kabbalistic books in Galicia (law instituted upon the urging of Galician maskilim). Upon the annulment of this prohibition in 1848, Part II of this book, which was still in manuscript form, was immediately brought to press. Part I, which by that time had sold out, was printed in the same volume.
Handwritten textual corrections in the margins.
[3], 37; 23; [1], 3-15 leaves. Separate title page for part II. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Marginal creases and tears to some leaves, repaired. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 97, 98.
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