* Matzat Shimurim . Kabalistic commentary according to the Arizal regarding the commandments of mezuzah, tzitzit, tefillin and more by Rabbi Nathan Shapira. Venice, 1660. First edition.
8 [4], 9-12, 21-84 leaves. 18.5 cm.
* Ma’amar Yayin HaMishumar .
Regarding the prohibition of drinking gentile wine, by Rabbi Nathan Shapira. Venice, 1660. First edition.
38 leaves. 18.5 cm. Includes ethical rebuke. This work generated a stormy polemic.
Rabbi Nathan Shapira of Krakow, a prominent Ashkenazic kabalist, was a rabbi in Poland. He immigrated to Jerusalem and was sent as a fundraiser to Italy, where he met Rabbi Moshe Zacut who encouraged him to print his
Ma’amar Yayin HaMishumar . His
Matzat Shimurim includes the opinion that one should wear two pairs of tefillin together (Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam). He passed away in 1666.
Old bindings. Stains. Moderate to fine condition.