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Foundational Work of Kabbalah. Sha'arei Tzedek. First Edition. Riva Di Trento, 1561
Foundational Work of Kabbalah.
Sha’arei Tzedek. First Edition. Riva Di Trento, 1561
Introduction to the wisdom of kabbalah, primarily concerning the “Ten Sefiros” by the early kabbalist Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla.
A foundational kabbalistic work for beginners to the study of kabbalah.
Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla
lived in 13th century Spain. His sefarim, Shaarei Tzedek, Shaarei Orah and Ginas Egoz (Lot 53)are foundational works of kabbalah and were among the first sefarim authored after the discovery of the Zohar. “In Yisrael, his name is great in Torah and chassidus, and is extremely holy, ” (the Shl”a Hakadosh )
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The Shelah Hakadosh wrote in his approbation of Ginas Egoz, “A holy man of Elokim speaks, Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla z”l, of previous generation, his name is great in Torah, chassidus and incredible holiness …”
Riva Di Trento, 1561. First Edition. 52 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition; new leather binding.
Stefansky, Sifrei Yesod # 340
