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Sefer Yesod of all Mussar Works! Sha'arei Teshuva by Rabbeinu Yonah. First Edition. Fano, 1506 * Sha'arei Teshuva by Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerona, the foundational work of mussar sefarim. The first edition of this sefer is exceedingly rare. Sha'arei Teshuva was unanimously and enthusiastically accepted by Jewish communities worldwide as a sacred mussar sefer guiding one to teshuvah. “One who reads it will gain wisdom to increase his holiness and piety, and his heart shall hasten to return, for holy words penetrate the heart… Fortunate is the man who merits to learn it every day” (Shem HaGedolim by the Chida). Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerona, author of Sha'arei Teshuva , was a prominent Rishon and renowned for his extreme piety and holiness, which earned him the titles “the Chassid Rabbeinu Yonah” and “Rabbeinu Yonah HaKadosh.” He was the rabbi and teacher of the great Rishonim: the Rashba and Rabbi Aharon HaLevi. Includes Sefer HaYirah by Rabbeinu Yonah and Mussar Haskel by Rav Hai Gaon. Fano, 1506. First edition. [44] leaves. 18.5 cm. Printed without a title page. Condition: Good, thick paper, slightly narrow margins, restoration repairs to seal small holes, bound in an impressive new leather binding. Annotations and explanations in the margins in Italian handwriting. Stefansky Sifrei Yesod no. 459 ----------------------------------------------- Any inquiries about this lot? We are also available on WhatsApp >>>