Second edition.

Rare, has never appeared at public auction. Edition limited to 100 copies.

Cutting polemic composition against the Kabbalist Rabbi Natan Adler, teacher of the Chatam Sofer, and against his disciples. Composed by R’ Leib Vetzler.

Rabbi Nathan Adler (1741-1800) was a German Kabbalist and famously, the teacher of the Chasam Sofer. Based in Frankfurt, he was the subject of controversy due to his uncommon mystical behaviors and the development of a devoted following. Ultimately, things came to a head in 1789 when – partially due to the influence of this anonymous screed – the Rabbi was formally expelled from Frankfurt. See R. Elior, Rabbi Nathan Adler of Frankfurt and the Controversy Surrounding Him, in: Studia Judaica (13) esp. p. 226.

Lot #415

Ma’aseh Ta’atu’im [“Act of Deception” - vehement polemic against R. Nathan Adler]. Anonymous (Leib Wetzlar).

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Ma’aseh Ta’atu’im [“Act of Deception” - vehement polemic against R. Nathan Adler]. Anonymous (Leib Wetzlar).

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