Shaarei Avodah, foundations of worship of G-d according to Kabbalah and Chabad Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Segal Horowitz of Starosel'ye, close disciple of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Shklow, [1821]. First edition.
The book endeavors to explain the fundamentals of the worship of G-d, based on the principles of the Arizal's doctrine, as received by the author from his prime teacher, the Baal HaTanya.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Segal Horowitz (1766?-1829), G-dly kabbalist, outstanding and profound Torah scholar. A leading and close disciple of the Baal HaTanya.
[20], 12, 17-49; 52; 70; 60; 22 leaves. Extra copies of leaves [12]-[15] of first sequence. 16.5 cm. Light-colored, thick high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Dark stains to a few leaves. Tear to title page, affecting several letters and ornament on verso, repaired with paper and handwritten replacement. Tears to several leaves, close to and slightly affecting text. Original leather binding. Minor damage to binding.
Handwritten notes by Professor Gershom Scholem on the front endpaper, opposite the title page.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 589.