Bidspirit auction | Ahavas Zion. First edition Prague

Ahavas Zion. First edition Prague 1827 - Ahavas Zion. First edition Prague 1827. A collection of various sermons delivered by the renowned R. Yechezkel Landau of Prague (Noda B’Yehuda). Delivered on various occasions including a eulogy on the passing of his wife in 1790. Published posthumously by the author’s son and successor R. Shmuel Landau who included an additional four sermons of his own. R. Yechezkel Landau (1713-1793) was born in Opatow and studied in the great yeshivas of Ludmir and Brody. He served first as a Dayan in Brody and later as a Rav in Yampol. Whilst in Yampol, his reputation preceded him to the renowned Jewish community of Prague who retained him as Rav, where he served until his passing. He was held in awe by his rabbinical contemporaries as well as the masses, and was greatly respected in government circles. World famous as one of the most prominent rabbinical leaders of his generation, he led a great Yeshiva and authored many important works, including his classic halachic responsa Noda B’Yehuda (after which he is known), Dagul Mer’vavah on the Shulchan Aruch, Tzion l’Nefesh Chaya (abbreviated as Tz’lach) on the Talmud and Ahavas Zion. Vinograd Prague 1210. Landau press (Grandson of author). 28, 2 pages. 31 cm. Excellent condition. Modern binding, reinforced spine. Opening bid $175.