Auction 15 A Special Major Sale. Part 2: Rabbinical Letters, Rare Books & Manuscripts.
By Taj Art
Nov 25, 2024
Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 212:

Chessed LeAvraham. Amsterdam, 1685. Famed Kabbalah Composition by HaRav Avraham Azulai, ztz"l. First Edition.

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Chessed LeAvraham. Amsterdam, 1685. Famed Kabbalah Composition by HaRav Avraham Azulai, ztz"l. First Edition.

This book, a renowned Kabbalah work, is oft-quoted by latter generations, in Chassidic and ethics writings.


The last Chapter, ‘Bereichat Avraham’ is based on a different version from that which appears in Tomer Devorah of the MaHarik.
Includes Kabbalistic illustrations.

Rabbi Avraham Azulai (1570-1643) was a leading sage of Fez, Morocco. He immigrated to the Holy Land, settling in Hebron. His descendants include The Chida.

Amsterdam, 1685. [Parallel to this, the book was printed in Sulzbach in the same year. See Auction 9 Catalogue, Item No.183.] First edition. Emanuel Attias Press.

[5], 65, 28 leaves. 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Illustrated title page


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