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Rare and Important Books, Famous Rabbinical Letters
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Feb 25, 2024
Israel
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LOT 18:
Four Leaves Handwritten by the Ben Ish Chai – With Blessings "May G-d Come to Our Assistance"
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Four Leaves Handwritten by the Ben Ish Chai – With Blessings "May G-d Come to Our Assistance"
Four leaves (6 pages) handwritten by R. Yosef Chaim of Baghdad, the Ben Ish Chai. [Baghdad, ca. second half of 19th century].
Notes for a homily composed by the Ben Ish Chai, presumably a eulogy for the passing of a young boy, with commentaries on the saying of the sages comparing the passing of young boys to the destruction of the Temple, and more.
On the last page, several lines before the end, the Ben Ish Chai blesses: "May G-d come to our assistance".
[4] leaves (two written on both sides, two written on one side; altogether 6 autograph pages). Approx. 13 cm. Good condition. Some stains. New, elegant leather binding.
