Ma'ayan HaChochma By Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh – Korets, 1816 – First Edition

Ma'ayan HaChochma, on the Five Books of the Torah, the Bible and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Agadot, by Rebbe Asher Zvi the Magid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816]. First edition printed in his lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Zvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who writes: "The rabbi… kabbalist G-dly man… renowned pious rabbi… it is known that all his words were said with ru'ach hakodesh", and blesses all those who assisted in the printing with "good blessings and that they shall dwell in security and peace until the coming of the Messiah". Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh (c.1740-1817), a great disciple of the Magid of Mezritch was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. His approbations appear on many Chassidic and Kabbalistic books written in the 1780s-1790s [in his approbation to Ma'or Einayim, Slavita 1778, he is called "The pious rabbi, holy G-dly man"]. In 1804 he moved to Korets to serve as rebbe and rabbi. [2]. 116 leaves. Approximately 20 cm. White and blue paper, overall good condition. Stains and wear. Damages to title page. On Leaf 91 is an open tear with lacking text [replaced in ancient handwriting]. Worming to last leaves. Non-contemporary binding. Stefansky Chassidut no. 355.