Luchot Edut, articles and letters of rabbis in defense of R. Yehonatan Eibeshitz in the amulet controversy he was embroiled in. Altona: Aharon Katz, [1755]. First edition.
The book comprises articles, copies of announcements and letters from rabbis and community leaders who supported R. Yehonatan Eibeshitz against allegations of Sabbateanism brought forth by R. Yaakov Emden, based on amulets he had written. The book opens with a foreword by R. Yehonatan narrating the course of the controversy. It concludes with a commentary on one amulet, and a sermon "which I delivered when the commotion began, on 26th Shevat 1751 in public, in which I defended myself at length".
Many handwritten glosses and corrections contemporaneous with publication.
Various inscriptions and ownership inscriptions contemporaneous with publication.
On last page, lengthy, signed marginal inscription in Yiddish.
In response to this book, R. Yaakov Emden published Vayakem Edut BeYaakov (Altona, 1756).
[12], 2-11, 6-7, 14-78 leaves. 18.5 cm. Some leaves dark. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Worming to several leaves, affecting text. Bookplate. Original wooden and leather binding, with wear and defects.
Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.
