Bidspirit auction | “The Kronika – A Document

“The Kronika – A Document on Jacob Frank and the Frankist Movement” Critical edition of the original Polish manuscript, with Hebrew translation, introduction, and scholarly notes. Edited and translated by Hillel Levine. Published by The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Jerusalem, 1984. - A significant and rare scholarly edition, presenting one of the most important primary sources on the Frankist movement and its controversial leader, Jacob Frank. Based on an original Polish manuscript, this edition offers a full critical apparatus, a complete Hebrew translation, an extensive introduction, and annotated commentary by Dr. Hillel Levine. Includes facsimile reproductions of the historical manuscript pages, providing invaluable documentation of one of the most enigmatic and influential messianic movements in modern Jewish history. Condition: Professionally fumigated after minor insect damage to the upper corner; light age-spots on the inner cover; decorative ex-libris on the front endpaper. Otherwise very good overall condition, with clean and well-preserved pages. Hardcover, 112 pp. A highly desirable item for collectors and scholars of Jewish history, Kabbalah, Eastern European Jewry, and messianic movements.