Bidspirit auction | Mezhibuzh 1817. תולדות יעקב יוסף.

Mezhibuzh 1817. תולדות יעקב יוסף. מז’יבוז’ תקע”ז (1817). - With approbation of the Rav of Mezhibuzh, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heschel of Apta, 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 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’Novi 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. Yaakov Pinchos/Yosef Ha’Cohen press. Stefansky 606. Vinograd Mezhibuzh 11. 1, 3, 5-89, 2, 3-59 pages. 33 cm. Blue paper. Excellent condition. Some markings on title page. Opening bid $2000