Responsa (Shailot and Teshuvot) authored by the famous kabbalist Rabbi Yosef Irgas. Became famous through his kabbalistic works ‘Shomer Emunim’ and ‘Mavo Petachim’. [Amsterdam, 1736]. Livorno, [1742]. Only edition.
1, 110, leaves. 28 cm.
He became famous along with the ‘Chacham Tzvi’ and Rabbi Moshe Hagiz, because of his activities aimed at preventing Shabbatai Nechemiah Hayun having any foothold in the communities of Israel. For this reason he wrote books against Hayun, and Hayun responded with his book ‘Shalhevet Hashem’. Rabbi Yosef Irgas then responded with his book “Tochachat Megulah V’H’Tzad Nachash”.
Here is a halachic responsa with a very long introduction relating the life history of the author. Has a great deal of valuable historical material on the history of the communities.
Fine old cloth binding. Especially thick paper. Wide margins. A few stains due to age on a few margins. Very good condition.