Kavod Melech. Sermon regarding the obligation to honor Tsar Alexander II and an elucidation on chapter 21 of Psalms regarding the attributes of a king, by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Dynów. Odessa, 1869. First edition.
[5], 10-47 pages. 20 cm.
Lengthy sermon that ends with a prayer for Alexander II. The second section, “Oz V’Yeshuot Melech”, with a partial title page, features an elucidation on chapter 21 of Psalms that the author said on April 4, 1866, the day that Alexander II was saved from an assassination attempt. Additional Russian title page. Despite the title page text, the Russian translation is not included.
Tsar Alexander II ruled Russia from 1855-1881. At the start of his reign, relations to the Jews improved – however this improvement did not last long. The Tsar was assassinated in 1881, after a number of unsuccessful attempts. Especially rare work.
New binding. Aging stains. Very fine condition.