Bidspirit auction | Beit Yehudah. Livorno, 1746. First
Beit Yehudah. Livorno, 1746. First Edition. Signature and Glosses - Beit Yehudah - Responsa on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch by the rabbi of Algeria, the sacred gaon Rabbi Yehudah Iyash - one of those who gave an approbation to the Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh . The book includes ”Dinei Minhagei Argiel” - early Algerian customs. This is the first time Algerian customs were printed. The song at the beginning of the book was written by the author in honor of his teacher [Rabbi Shlomo Yedidyah Tzror], who reportedly brought peace between the author's parents, after which the author was born. Refer to the Hebrew catalog text for a brief biography of Rabbi Yehudah Iyash . Owner's signature on the title page. Three lengthy glosses in an old script on the leaves bearing the Algerian customs. The signature and the glosses have not been investigated. [2], 44, 47-75, 75-101, 103-121 leaves. 32 cm. Fine condition. Aging stains. Simple binding.