Bidspirit auction | Ponim Meiros. First Edition. Amsterdam

Ponim Meiros. First Edition. Amsterdam 1715. - Classic work of halachic responsa as well as novella on Maseches Zevachim, by R. Meir Eisenstadt. With a separate title page for the novella on Maseches Zevachim. R. Meir Eisenstadt (1670-1744), known after his classic sefer Ponim Me’iros, was born in Lithuania and was a nephew of R. Shabse Kohen, (the Shach). In his youth he studied under R. Avrohom Abele Gombiner (the Magen Avrahom) and R. Dovid Oppenheim. After serving in various rabbinical posts, in 1700, at the age of 30, he was appointed as Rav and Rosh Yeshiva of Worms. He then went on to serve as Rav in Prosnitz, where he raised and taught the child prodigy R. Yonason Eibeshitz as his own son, as the child had been orphaned of both his parents. In 1717, R. Meir was appointed as Rav of Eisenstadt and its environs, known as the “Sheva Kehillos” where he established a great Yeshiva which drew Talmidim from all over Europe. Recognized as one of the greatest Achronim, his seforim Ponim Me’iros and Kosnos Ohr remain classics to this day. In addition, he had numerous distinguished descendants and many of the great rabbinical leaders of the following generations were his offspring. Vinograd Amsterdam 1065. Proops press. [4], 96, [1], 35 pages. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Some wear and staining. Antique binding. Opening bid $200