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ZICHRON YOSEF. COPY PURCHASED FROM THE AUTHOR! . FURTH 1773. - ZICHRON YOSEF. COPY PURCHASED FROM THE AUTHOR! WITH RARE POLEMICAL INTRODUCTION AGAINST CHASSIDIM. FURTH 1773. Classic Sefer of halachic responsa by R. Yosef Steinhart Av Beis Din of Furth. In his introduction, the author writes sharp words of criticism against the various factions that were established in the era prior to the printing of his work. These groups include the followers of Shabtai Tzvi, Maskilim and Frankists. Following that, the author pens a lengthy criticism of Chassidim. It should be noted that whilst he speaks respectfully of Chasidic Rebbes who are proficient in Shas and Poskim, he strongly criticizes unlearned Chasidim, who attempt to imitate the path of their Rebbes without any understanding. This introduction is considered by bibliographers to be the earliest condemnation of Chasidim in a Halachic Sefer. As a result, in some copies of this Sefer the introduction is missing. On the title page is an unidentified rabbinical inscription, stating this sefer was purchased directly from the author. (Stefansky Hebrew Classics page 160). Buchbinder press. [3], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] pages. 33.3 cm. Fair condition, some wear and foxing. Antique binding (loose).