"That all the peoples of the land may know" – Lechishat Saraf, collection of letters and bans by various rabbis against Nechemiah Hayyun and his work HaKolot Yechdalun, edited by R. Moshe Chagiz. [Hanau: printer not indicated, 1726]. Only edition.
This anthology is a part of the polemic involving Hayyun's last work, HaKolot Yechdalun, with letters of recommendation and a letter from the rabbis of Constantinople annulling the ban that had been placed upon him earlier. Hayyun's HaKolot Yechdalun is included in this book, alongside Lechishat Saraf, aiming to uncover Hayyun's deceit. This is followed by various bans against Hayyun from the rabbis of Jerusalem, Izmir, Frankfurt, Constantinople, Aleppo and others.
Ownership inscription on title page (name deleted).
2, 5-14, [2] leaves. Lacking leaves 3-4 (with photocopy replacements), and last leaf with errata. 19.5 cm. Somewhat dark paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Small marginal tears and open tears to some leaves, slightly affecting text, partially repaired with tape (on several leaves, covering some text). Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Bookplate. Stamps. Old binding.
Bibliographical details on last leaf with errata, which is lacking in the present copy.
Especially rare. To the best of our knowledge, this book has never before been sold at auction.
Provenance: Collection of Prof. Jordan S. Penkower.
