Bidspirit auction | ZICHRON YOSEF. WITH RARE POLEMICAL

ZICHRON YOSEF. WITH RARE POLEMICAL INTRODUCTION AGAINST CHASSIDIM. FURTH 1773. UNIDENTIFIED SIGNATURES. - ZICHRON YOSEF. WITH RARE POLEMICAL INTRODUCTION AGAINST CHASSIDIM. FURTH 1773. UNIDENTIFIED SIGNATURES.  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 Chassidim in a Halachic Sefer. As a result, in some copies of this Sefer the introduction is missing. At the end of the sefer in the corrections, the author adds an additional paragraph condemning unlearned Chassidim.  Unidentified signatures.  (Stefansky Hebrew Classics page 160). Buchbinder press. [3], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] pages. 30.3 cm. Overall fine condition, slight wear and foxing. Antique binding, leather spine.  Opening bid $100