Author: Rabbi Moshe Chaim Ephraim of Sudilkov (רבי משה חיים אפרים מסדילקוב), the grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (הבעל שם טוב).
Notable Connection: This is a cornerstone "Foundational Text" of Hasidism. The author, a direct grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (בעל שם טוב), recorded many of his grandfather’s teachings first hand. This edition is particularly distinguished by its extensive and prestigious collection of Haskamot (approbations) from the greatest luminaries of the movement, spanning several generations of Hasidic leadership.
A Complete Assembly of Hasidic Approbations: This 1858 Lemberg edition is highly prized by collectors for its rare and comprehensive list of endorsements from the giants of the Hasidic world. These include:
- The Maggid of Kozhnitz (המגיד מקוז’ניץ).
- Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev (רבי לוי יצחק מברדיטשוב).
- The Chozeh of Lublin (החוזה מלובלין).
- The Apter Rav (האוהב ישראל מאפטא).
- Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Liska (רבי מנחם מנדל מליסקא), known as Reb Mendel Linsker, Father of the Ropshitzer Rav
- Rabbi Chaim of Batishán (רבי חיים מבאטישאן), the holy author of the Be’er Mayim Chaim (באר מים חיים).
Condition report:
Paper: Printed on thick, high-quality paper. This copy features several leaves of the rare and highly desirable blue-tinted paper.
Binding: Newly bound in an elegant spine with marbled covers.
Title Page: The original title page is present with its ornate border. There is some minor fading to the text at the very bottom, though the main content is legible.
Completeness & Restoration: The final original leaf of the text (page 127) has been professionally restored. The final 4 pages of the book are provided in high-quality facsimile copies.
General State: Some staining is visible on the final few original pages.
