Manuscript, Sefer HaKavanot, by R. Chaim Vital (Maharchu), containing the teachings of his master, the Arizal. [North Africa, ca. 17th/18th century].
Western scripts, semi-cursive and cursive, penned alternately by several scribes (as indicated by some catchwords, referencing the continuation by the next scribe). Many marginal glosses. Headings to some pages: "Sefer HaKavanot", "Sefer HaKavanot of the Arizal".
The present volume contains the prayers kavanot for weekdays and Shabbat, festivals, and the High Holidays. The contents correspond to Sefer HaKavanot HaYashan, from the Mahadura Kama of R. Chaim Vital's writings. However, it appears to contain at least one passage not found in parallel manuscripts or printed editions of Sefer HaKavanot – the section on leaves 44-45, titled Seder Asiyat HaTzitzit, concluding with "Up to here I have found in an Ashkenazi Sefer HaKavanot brought by… R. Yisrael HaKohen". It is possible that additional unknown sections exist in this manuscript, but further research is required.
[192] leaves. Incomplete, lacking leaves at beginning, middle and end. Fair condition. Stains, including many dark stains and dampstains. Tears and wear. Worming. Detached leaves. Without binding, placed in a new box.
