Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial

Ahavat Dodim, by the Maggid of Zalozitz – Lviv, 1793 – First Edition

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Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim, following revealed and kabbalistic approaches, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1793]. First edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[3], 94 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Minor marginal tears to some leaves, repaired. Minor worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 14.
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