Bidspirit auction | KLI YAKAR. PRAGUE 1608. SECOND

KLI YAKAR. PRAGUE 1608. SECOND CORRECTED EDITION. UNIDENTIFIED SIGNATURES! - Second edition of the classic commentary on the weekly Torah portions by R. Shlomo Ephraim Lunshytz. Printed during the author’s lifetime, this is the second and corrected edition.  Received to tremendous acclaim, The Kli Yakar became an inseparable part of the learning of Chumash and has been reprinted tens of times. R. Shlomo Ephraim (niftar 1619), was born in Lunshytz and studied under the MaHaRSHaL. He served as Rav in Yaroslov and later in Lvov. In 1604, he was invited to Prague to assist the famed MaHarAL and eventually succeeded him as Rav and Rosh Yeshiva. He was famous for his fiery Derashos which stirred the hearts of his listeners. He authored various important seforim, most notably his classic commentary on Chumash Kli Yokor, beloved by both scholars and laymen. Unidentified signatures. Copy of R. Eliezer Silver.  (Stefansky classics 25). Katz press. 141 pages. 29.3 cm. Mispaginated. Overall fair/fine condition. Some small holes, stains, markings and wear slightly affecting text, foxing. Modern binding (damaged).  Opening bid $500