Derech Chochmah, bound with: Maamar Al HaHaggadot, Maamar HaIkarim and Maamar HaChochmah – four works by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, the Ramchal. Amsterdam: widow and sons of Yaakov Proops Katz, [1783]. First edition. Divisional title page for each work.

The book comprises four works by the Ramchal, printed here for the first time: Derech Chochmah – on the purpose of human life, the way of attaining it and the correct course of study (presented as a dialogue between a teacher and his disciple); Maamar Al HaHaggadot – the correct approach to aggadic literature; Maamar HaIkarim – explanation of general topics: Torah and mitzvot, prophecy and providence, reward and punishment, and more; and Maamar HaChochmah – explanation of Rosh Hashanah prayers, Passover seder, reincarnation and kabbalistic principles.

These four works have been reprinted many times, most recently under the names Sefer HaMaamarim or Maamarei Ramchal.

Derech Chochmah: [5], 5; Maamar Al HaHaggadot: [1], 3; Maamar HaIkarim: [1], 7; Maamar HaChochmah: [1], 10 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear and detached leaves. Stamps and inscriptions. Bookplate. Old binding.

Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.