Bidspirit auction | Mafteach Ha'Yam.By a Blind Author

Mafteach Ha'Yam.By a Blind Author R. Y.M. Koblenz. Only Edition. Offenbach 1788. - Fascinating sefer of novella on the Torah and on Shas, including many on the concept of the number seven, by R. Yaakov Meir Koblenz Segal of Offenbach. The author became who tragically became blind at the age of 14 acquired immense Torah knowledge by heart. This work was dictated to, and prepared for print by, R. Yisroel Blumberg, who also assisted the P’nei Yehoshua with his seforim. This unusual sefer demonstrates the author’s immense dedication to Torah despite his difficulties. Vinograd Offenbach 119. Tzvi Hirsch Spitz press. 36 pages. 20 cm. Fine condition. Antique binding (worn). Opening bid $150