Bidspirit auction | EMDEN, R. YAAKOV. LECHEM SHAMAYIM.

EMDEN, R. YAAKOV. LECHEM SHAMAYIM. FIRST EDITION WANDSBECK 1728. - Commentary on the Mishnah; Seder Zeraim and Moed as well as the Hilchos Bais Ha-b’chira of the Rambam by R. Yaakov Emden-the Ya’avetz. With corrections by the author. R. Yaakov Emden commonly known as the Ya’avetz (1697-1776) was a leading German Rav and Talmudist who championed Orthodox Judaism in the face of the influence of the Sabbatean movement. Acclaimed for his extensive knowledge, his works are extremely highly regarded. Thirtyone of his works were published during his lifetime and ten posthumously, whilst others remain in manuscript. A son of the Chacham Tzvi, and a descendant of Elijah Ba’al Shem of Chelm, he lived most of his life in Altona where he earned a living by printing seforim. On the first page there is a printed diagram of the Mizbeach. Vinograd Wandsbeck 18. Yisroel ben Avrohom press. 1, 122 pages. 34 cm. Fair condition. Modern binding. Some foxing and worming effecting text.