Bidspirit auction | DANZIG, R. AVRAHAM / CHAYEI

DANZIG, R. AVRAHAM / CHAYEI ADAM. MESORES S’YAG L’TORAH. BERLIN 1761 - BY R. MEIR BEN R. TODROS HALEVY ABULAFIAH WITH SIGNATURE OF R. AVRAHAM DANZIG R. Avraham Danzig (1748-1821) was a student of the Noda B’Yehuda and of R. Yosef Lieberman of Prague. He settled in Vilna supporting himself through various business ventures, while simultaneously authoring many important Halachic works, including Chayei Adam, Chochmas Adam, Zichru Toras Moshe and many others. His seforim were received with great enthusiasm and his Chayei Adam became the basic halachic manual for all over the region, with many societies specifically established for its study. Towards the end of his life he accepted a rabbinical post in Vilna. He was related by marriage to the Vilna Gaon. Vinograd Berlin 223. 1, 51 pages, 32 cm. (lacking final page of addendums). Signature legible, however somewhat faded. Fine leather binding.