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Pedigreed copy! Sefer HaChochma, Chosen Yeshu’ah, section I. Lvov, 1790, with the signature of the Gaon Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margolis of Brody.
Sefer HaChochma, Chosen Yeshu’ah, Chidushei Ketubot with elucidations on the Rambam, Rif, Tur, Shulchan Aruch and the Maharsha, by Rabbi Avraham Halevi, a leading disciple of Rabbeinu Yonoson Eybeschütz. Gershon Segal Press, Lvov, 1790. The personal copy of the author of the Beis Ephraim.
[1], 64 leaves, 34 cm. On the title page, the signature of ‘Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margolis Brod’.
The Gaon Rabbi Ephraim Zalman ben Rabbi Menachem Margolis of Brody (1761-1828), Rav one of the sages of the Kloiz of Brody and the author of a large body of religious literature, one of the most important Poskim of his generation alongside the Chasam Sofer and Rabbi Akiva Eiger. Served at first as Rav of Ohanov and later, after becoming wealthy, left his rabbinic position and dedicated himself to the study of the Torah in the Kloiz of Brody. Corresponded on halachic matters and authored many renowned Seforim, including the Beis Ephraim, the Sha’ar Ephraim, Mateh Epjraim, Tiv Gittin, and more. In his Sefer LeMa’alos HaYochassin, he studied the genealogy of the Margolis family up to Rashi and then to King David.
Worn, ancient semi-leather binding. Tears and gluing to the margins of the leaves. Stains. Fair-good condition.
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