Bidspirit auction | KITZUR TZITZATH NOVAL TZVI. ALTONA

KITZUR TZITZATH NOVAL TZVI. ALTONA 1757. WITH ADDITIONS BY R. YAAKOV EMDEN! UNIDENTIFIED SIGNATURES! - KITZUR TZITZATH NOVAL TZVI. ALTONA 1757. WITH ADDITIONS BY R. YAAKOV EMDEN! UNIDENTIFIED SIGNATURES!  In 1737, the first edition of this sefer was published in Amsterdam as an addendum to sefer Ohalei Yaakov by R. Yaakov Sasportas. In 1757, R. Yaakov Emden who was also a fierce opponent of Shabtai Tzvi reprinted this sefer with corrections and additions.  The scandal concerning the false Messiah Shabtai Tzvi was amongst the most tragic events to befall the Jewish people in exile. Even following Shabtai Tzvi’s outrageous conversion to Islam in 1666 the issue refused to die down and its repercussions were felt for generations.  Copy of R. Eliezer Silver. Unidentified signatures.  60 pages. 19 cm. Overall fine condition, slight wear. Antique binding (reinforced spine). Opening bid $500