Bidspirit auction | Ir David By R. David

Ir David By R. David Lida. Amsterdam, [1719]. Homilies on the Torah, by R. David Lida. R. Dovid Lydia (1630-1697), was a nephew of R. Moshe Rivkes (Be’er Ha’Golah) and a talmid of Rebbe, R. Heschel of Cracow. Known as great Mekubal and Darshan, he served as Rav in numerous important Polish communities before his appointment as Rov of the Ashkenazic community of Amsterdam. His tenure in Amsterdam was tumultuous; he was accused of Sabbateanism and was forced to leave. Eventually he was absolved of wrongdoing by the “Council of the Four Lands” and returned to Amsterdam. Pages : [1], 3-107 leaves Size : 31 cm Condition : Overall in fine condition, small tares, repairs effecting text to first 2 pages and last page, new binding.