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Teshuot Chen, by Rabbi Gedalia of Linitz, Disciple of the Baal Shem Tov – Berditchev, 1816 – First Edition

Teshuot Chen, Chassidic novellae on the Torah, "which gladden G-d and righteous men", by R. Gedalia [Rabinowitz] of Linitz, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Berditchev, 1816. First edition.
On verso of the title page, approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, who writes that the teachings in this book "are matters of utmost importance". In his foreword, the publisher states in the name of R. Levi Yitzchak that the author's teachings are so profound, that many people did not reach full understanding of his intention.
[5], 45 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Tears to bottom of title page and other leaves, repaired with paper, not affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 641.