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Lot 169

Matzref HaAvodah – Polemic Between Chassidim and Mitnagdim – Königsberg, 1858 – First Edition

Matzref HaAvodah, polemic between Chassidim and Mitnagdim, [by R. Yaakov Keidaner, disciple of the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch]. Königsberg, [1858]. First edition.
Fictitious debate between a Chassid and Mitnaged, presenting the Chassidic viewpoint in response to the claims of the Mitnagdim.
One of the most famous letters of the Baal HaTanya, written in 1796, was printed for the first time at the end of this book.
38, [2] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Stamps. Old binding.
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