Manuscript – Sefer Hogeh De’ot, by Scholar Moshe Orenstein

Manuscript – Sefer Hogeh De’ot, by Scholar Moshe Orenstein
Manuscript, Sefer Hogeh De’ot, by learned scholar proficient in written and oral Torah. By Moshe Orenstein.
Fine scribe writing (in Rashi writing, headings in square vowelized writing). Vowelized poem on page opposite title page (“LeMi Oy? LeMi Avoi?...”).
Great composition by Moshe Orenstein (1839-1906), former Sadigura Chassid who became a famous enlightenist. Resided in Chortkiv and was among opposers of Sadigura. He took an active role in the affair related to Rabbi Dov Ber of Leova. Several of his compositions were printed; this manuscript was apparently not printed.
[193] pages. 26 cm. Good condition, stains. Title page detached. Coarse tears on title page and on several leaves. Binding.