Auction 093 Kodesh books, Rabanic manuscripts, Zionism, Erez Israel. Judaica, archaeology and Jewish art
By Winner'S
Apr 5, 2016
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 158:

Two rare polemic books.

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Auction took place on Apr 5, 2016 at Winner'S
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Two rare polemic books.
Yismach Lev. Responsa by Rabbi Shalom Moshe Chai Gagin. Jerusalem, 1878. Single edition. 
[2] 18; 43; 46; 24, 26-98 leaves; 12, [28] one-sided leaves, 35 cm.
This book was involved in a harsh controversy with Rabbi Yitzchak Abulafia, one of the scholars of Damascus. About the incident see: Y. Harel, The influence of the Books Pnei Yitzchak, Yismach Lev and Lev Nishbar on the Fight Regarding the Position of the Rabbanut in Damascus, Asufot, 11, 1998, pages 211-230.
Shoshana Halevi, Sifrei Yerushalayim 307.
New cover. A few moth holes. Fine condition. 
Lev Nishbar, Halachic responsa and comments against those who arise to cast doubt on the halachic rulings of Rabbi Yitzchak Abulafia. Izmir, 1878. Single edition. 
[7] 75 pages. 19.5 cm.
About the incident see: Y. Harel, The influence of the Books Pnei Yitzchak, Yismach Lev and Lev Nishbar on the Fight Regarding the Position of the Rabbanut in Damascus, Asufot, 11, 1998, pages 211-230.
New cover. Moth holes. Tears on the last leaf. Moderate condition. 
 

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