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Derech Emunah (R. Mendel of Sighet) – Czernowitz, 1856-1860 – Only Edition

Derech Emunah, three parts, kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings on the Torah and the festivals, by R. Menachem Mendel Rabbi of Sighet. Czernowitz: Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1856-1860. Only edition.
Three parts in one volume, with divisional title pages.


The author, R. Menachem Mendel Stern of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației; d. 1834), leading rabbi in Maramureș and prominent disciple of the Yismach Moshe and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Meshulam Igra, and served as dayan in the Beit Din of R. Yaakov of Lissa.
Stamps and handwritten inscriptions.


[4], 52; 50; 124 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears to first leaves, repaired with paper, and open tear to title page, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed with damage to text in several places. Defects and tears to title page of Vayikra-Bamidbar part, affecting text. Handwritten inscription on verso of title page. New leather binding.