Bidspirit auction | Sefer Yesod: Chochmas Adam. First

Sefer Yesod: Chochmas Adam. First Edition. Vilna, 1815 Rare first edition of the fundamental sefer Chochmas Adam by Rabbi Avraham Danzig of Vilna, mechutan of the Vilna Gaon and author of Chayei Adam. The sefer boasts halachic rulings and chiddushim on Yoreh Deah. Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin's endorsement appears on the title page in which he describes the immense popularity of the sefer which was embraced throughout Lithuania and beyond and acclaimed as a fundamental halachic source. There were even Jewish congregations that established chaburos to learn the Chayei Adam’s sefarim. The Sdei Chemed (Klalei HaPoskim Ch. 15 #32) writes: “Chayei Adam and Chochmas Adam are very prominent sefarim, and since they were embraced throughout the nation, they were published repeatedly, which is a sign that the author's intentions were desirable in Heaven.” Sefer Binas Adam (Vilna, 1815) which encompasses the laws of majorities and other teshuvos is printed together with Chochmas Adam along with a separate title page. Stefansky, Sifrei Yesod #205 Size : 34.5 cm Pages: [4], 99, [1]; 52 leaves. Condition : Fine condition, first pages worn on bottom corners with some tears not effecting text, stains, worn. New leather binding.