Bidspirit auction | Toldos Yaakov Yosef. Mezhibuzh 1817.

Toldos Yaakov Yosef. Mezhibuzh 1817. Magnificent Copy on Blue Paper. Segulah! - With an approbation of the Apta Rav R. Avraham Yehoshua Heschel, dated Sivan 1816. Second edition of the fundamental Sefer Chasidus authored by R. Yaakov Yosef Ha’Cohen of Polonyia. The Sefer Toldos Yaakov Yosef was the first Sefer Chasidus to be published and is considered the most important and authentic source of the teachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov. The author cites over 280 teachings which he himself heard from the Ba’al Shem Tov, throughout the Sefer, the words “I have heard from my teacher” are stressed. The Sefer was particularly cherished by Chassidic Rebbes who superlatively extolled its holiness. The Mezritcher Maggid commended the author stating that he merited the revelation of Eliyohu Ha’Navi and attained elevated spiritual status. According to Chasidic tradition, The Shpolya Zeide would recommend placing the Sefer under the head of an ill person as a Segulah. Stefansky Sifrei Chassidus 606. Vinograd Mezhibuzh 11. Yaakov Pinchos/Yosef Ha’Cohen press. 1, 3, 5-89, 2, 3-59 pages. 33 cm. Blue paper. Excellent condition. Some markings on title page. Antique leather binding. Opening bid $1500