Zohar Chai, kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary on the Zohar, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno, author of Heichal HaBerachah. Lviv-Premishla (Przemyśl), 1875-1881. First edition. Four of five parts, without part IV - part II of the Book of Shemot (Parashiot Terumah-Pekudei).
Zohar Chai is an original and profound commentary on the Zohar, based on fundamentals of the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov.
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno (1806-1874), a G-dly kabbalist and leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. His books, in particular the Heichal HaBerachah commentary, are considered classic Chassidic works cherished by prominent Chassidic leaders.
Four volumes. Without part II of the Book of Shemot (Terumah-Pekudei). Vol. I (Bereshit, part I): [4], 212 leaves. Lacking final 3 leaves. Vol. II (Bereshit, part II): [1], 216-348, 348-456, [1] leaves. Vol. III (Shemot, part I): [4], 166 leaves. Vol. IV (Vayikra-Devarim): [2], 228, [5] leaves. Approx. 23 cm. Dry paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears (including open tears) to some title pages and other leaves, repaired in part with paper. Worming to one volume. Margins trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Stamp. Handwritten inscriptions. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 195.