Sefer She’elot U’Teshuvot by Rabbi Yaakov ben Yisrael HaLevi
Venice, 1632, first edition with new additions. Published by Giovanni Vendramin Press.
In 1614, the author had previously printed a selection of his responsa. In this edition, he included additional responsa while also revising and expanding the earlier ones.
The title page bears the well-known Latin stamp of the eminent Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808–1888), leader of Neo-Orthodoxy in Germany.
Rabbi Yaakov Lavi was born in Greece around 1565. He later lived in Italy, where he gained renown as a sage and halachic authority. During his lifetime, he endured captivity and was taken to the island of Malta. Following his release, he returned to Italy and continued his rabbinic and literary work.
194 Leaves. 27.4 cm.
Overall Very Good Condition, very few stains, impressive original brown leather and wood binding damaged.
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