Bidspirit auction | NEFESH HA’CHAIM. SECOND EDITION, VILNA

NEFESH HA’CHAIM. SECOND EDITION, VILNA 1837 - ™ R. Chaim of Volozhin (1749-1821) was born in the town of Volozhin and initially studied under R. Aryeh Leib Ginzberg (the Sha’agas Aryeh), then Rav of Volozhin, and R. Raphael Ha-Kohen (the Toras Yekusiel). As a young man, he was attracted by the fame of the Vilna Gaon, and he drew close to him, ultimately becoming his most prominent disciple. R. Chaim’s magnum opus, the Nefesh HaChaim, presents a clear and orderly theological view of man and his purpose in the world. Based primarily on the teachings of the Gaon, and drawing on many Kabbalistic sources, it addresses many of the same issues as the Chasidic texts of that era. Vinograd Sifrei Ha’Gra 1418, Vinograd Vilna 392. Mann-Zimmel press. 126 pages, 22.5 cm. Fine condition, excellent paper, some foxing and staining. Modern half leather binding