Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Shomer Emunim – Amsterdam, 1736

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Shomer Emunim, two arguments on kabbalah, with Mevo Petachim, Likutei Orot Nitzotzot U'Klalim Scattered throughout the Ari's Writings and kabalistic responsa. By Rabbi Yoseph Irgas. Amsterdam, [1736]. First edition. Two title pages, the first illustrated. Another title page for Mevo Petachim.
Approbation by Livorno Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki and Rabbi Malachi HaCohen (who wrote a poem extolling the author, Leaf 59/2). Owner's handwritten signatures: Y.B.E.
[2], 79 leaves. [Perhaps 2 more leaves are missing at end?]. 21.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, moth damage with omission, stains. Worn old cover.
Hassidism and Kabbalah
Hassidism and Kabbalah