Fundamental Work on the Laws of Even HaEzer
Beis Yosef Even HaEzer. First Edition. Beautiful Copy. Sabbioneta, 1553
Tur Even HaEzer by Rabbeinu Yaakov ben HaRosh surrounded by the Beis Yosef of Rabbeinu Yosef Karo. The present sefer is the original edition and was printed by the author himself.
In his landmark Beis Yosef,
Rabbi Yosef Karo (1488-1575) established the foundations of halachah for the Jewish nation ever after. He collected all sources of halachos from the writings of the Rishonim, along with any disputes and explanations, and presented them in an organized fashion along with their conclusions. His conclusions were then established as halachah in the Shulchan Aruch.
Rabbi Yosef Karo toiled for two decades to author the Beis Yosef, and then devoted an additional twelve years of his life to edit and prepare it for print. He named this monumental work Beis Yosef upon the instruction of the Maggid (angel) who appeared to him and taught him Torah.
“And it spread through all of Yisrael, finding favor and value and greatness in the eyes of all who saw it, and all the Rabbis and sages commended it…and elevated it above all the sefarim that preceded it…Our eyes that have seen this work… Those who delve into and teach the law use it, and without it, no one would lift his hand or foot to teach the law…” (Introduction to Knesses Hagedolah Orach Chaim).
Sabbioneta, 1553. First edition. 232 leaves. 34.8 cm. Complete copy. Beautiful condition. Ornate new leather binding.
Stefansky Sifrei Yesod # 152
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