Commentaries and novellae (Sefer HaMenucha, on the Rambam) by Rabbenu Manoach. Constantinople, 1718.
Copy of R. Natan Adler. Early ownership inscriptions on the title page, including: "…to the rabbi and dean of this city, Boskowitz, R. Natan Adler"; "Belongs to R. Natan Adler Katz [several deleted words], Boskowitz".
Additional inscription: "Received as a gift from R. Asher Ashkenazi, dayan in Jerusalem. Fegersheim, Sunday 16th Shevat 1851, Alexander" (R. Alexander Aron, rabbi of Fegersheim).
R. Natan HaKohen Adler (1742-1800), an outstanding Torah scholar and eminent kabbalist. He headed the yeshiva he established in his home in Frankfurt, and was the prime teacher of R. Moshe Sofer – the Chatam Sofer, who mentions him extensively in his books in matters of Halachah and Kabbalah, referring to him as "my prime teacher, the renowned and pious Torah scholar, the great eagle" (alluding to the name Adler, German for eagle), and other similar titles. He suffered much persecution from the residents of his city, who even forbade him from holding prayers services in his Beit Midrash conforming with his singular kabbalistic customs. In 1782, R. Natan Adler left Frankfurt and settled in Boskowitz (Boskovice), Moravia. His disciple R. Moshe Sofer (the Chatam Sofer) remained with him, accompanying him to Boskowitz where he continued studying under him. R. Natan Adler served for only two years in Boskowitz, and this was the only time he held a rabbinic position. In ca. 1785, he returned to his home and Beit Midrash in Frankfurt.
56 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and open tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. New binding.