Bidspirit auction | Classic: Binyan Ariel. Amsterdam, 1778.

Classic: Binyan Ariel. Amsterdam, 1778. First Edition. - Binyan Ariel. Amsterdam, 1778. First Edition Novellae on the Torah portions, the five Meggilot, holidays and pilgrimage festivals, Talmudic novellae and responsa, by Rabbi Shaul [Lowenstam], Av Beit Din of Amsterdam and grandson of the Chacham Tzvi. Two parts. First edition of the book by Rabbi Shaul of Amsterdam - the renowned rabbi of Amsterdam and one of the leading rabbis of his generation. Part II bears a separate title page. The ”building” is divided into ”apartments” [”בתים”] and ”rooms, ” the Torah novellae are called ”Torah rooms”; those on the festivals are called ”Batei Moed” and those on Shas are called ”Beit Talmud.” On leaf 30 in Part II, there is a responsum by the author's brother, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch, Av Beit Din of Berlin, on ”whether one may rely on what is found in a reprinted book by one of the exceptional leaders of our generation, permitting shaving on Chol HaMoed for a poor laborer ...” He is clearly referring to the Noda BiYehuda's responsum - the author and his brother vehemently disagree as to the ruling, and out of respect for the Noda BiYehuda, he does not mention him by name. Pages : Part I: [6] 36; 40 leaves. Part II: 42 leaves. Size : 30 cm. Condition : Fine condition, stains, detached binding.