Bidspirit auction | Three Books Bound in One

Three Books Bound in One Volume – Rare Print, Antique Binding - 1. “She’elot U’Teshuvot Min HaShamayim” (Responsa from Heaven) – A rare work attributed to Rabbi Yaakov HaLevi of Marvège and Courville, one of the prominent scholars of medieval France. According to tradition, the questions in this work were posed and received answers from Heaven, through divine inspiration. This edition was newly printed after being discovered in manuscripts by Rabbi Yoel Heilperin.  2. “Aggadat Arba Kosot” (The Legend of the Four Cups) – Written by Shlomo Pappenheim of Königsberg, a noted Ashkenazi scholar, this work discusses the significance of the commandment to drink four cups at the Passover Seder. It explores the halachic and philosophical aspects of this ritual, emphasizing its spiritual and moral meaning under the theme of “Drink and forget your poverty.”  3. “Mesilat Yesharim” (The Path of the Just) – The classic ethical and philosophical work by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (Ramchal). Structured as a step-by-step guide, it outlines a path for moral and spiritual growth. This book is one of the foundational texts in Jewish ethical thought and character development. Bibliographic Details:  • Publication Year: Likely from the 19th century.  • Printing House: Königsberg, printed by Rabbi Tuvia HaKohen Efrati and Rabbi Yosef Becker.  • Condition: Original leather binding, visibly aged with wear and tear, but intact. The interior pages are well-preserved, featuring wide margins, clear lettering, and ornate decorative borders on the title pages. This rare volume represents the spiritual and intellectual world of European Jewry, encompassing Jewish ethics, halachic discourse, and mystical traditions. A valuable piece for collectors and scholars alike.