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Auction 100 – Important Hebrew Manuscripts and Books from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection
Petach Einayim – Altona, 1757 – Emden-Eibeshitz Polemic
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Petach Einayim – supplement to Shevirat Luchot HaAven, by R. Yaakov Emden. [Altona: R. Yaakov Emden, 1757?]. Only edition.
Printed without title page. Title appears on top of first page.
Printed by R. Yaakov Emden in his printing press in Altona, against the letter of the Noda BiYehudah printed in Luchot Edut in attempt to defend R. Yehonatan Eibeshitz and assuage the controversy. The name Petach Einayim is a play of words based on the fact that the Noda BiYehudah's letter, which R. Yaakov Emden attacks sharply, was written with a rhyme scheme based on the letter ayin. Leaves 13-16 contain several additional texts relating to the controversy.
16 leaves. 20.5 cm. Browning of some leaves. Fair condition. Stains. Much worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Small marginal tears to some leaves, repaired with paper filling. New binding.
CB, no. 5527, 9 (21); Zedner , p. 63.
Books by R. Yaakov Emden and Polemics against Sabbateans
Books by R. Yaakov Emden and Polemics against Sabbateans