Auction 11 Rare Hebrew Books & Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters and Judaica
By Taj Art
Dec 24, 2023
Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 26:

Fundamental Kabbalah Book: 'Shomer Emunim'. Amsterdam, 1736. First Edition.

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Fundamental Kabbalah Book: 'Shomer Emunim'. Amsterdam, 1736. First Edition.
Shomer Emunim is comprised of two Kabbalah debates, with Mevo Petachim. Includes collection of different Kabbalah concepts and responsa collated from the Ari HaKadosh’s writings.
It is structured in a form of debate between Shealtiel the one inquiring and Yehoyada who is knowledgeable and responds with clarity. Authored by Rabbi Yosef Ergas.
Two title pages, with illustrations on the first title page. The booklet, Mevo Petachim has an additional title page.

With approbations of Livorno’s Rabbis; Rabbi Emanuel Chai Rikki and Rabbi Malachi HaKohen (who penned a poem praising the author, leaf 59b).
Amsterdam 1736. First edition. Kabbalah Sefer Yesod.
[2] 79 leaves (instead of [2] 79, [2] leaves, without 2 leaves of Luach HaTuyot that was appended to some copies). 25 cm.
Excellent condition. 
Stefansky Sifrei Yesod 369.

Particularly splendid copy. Wide margins. Quality paper. Magnificent, antique renewed leather binding with clasps.

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