Noam Megadim UKavod HaTorah – Lviv, 1807 – First Edition

Noam Megadim UKavod HaTorah – Lviv, 1807 – First Edition
Noam Megadim UKavod HaTorah, homily, pilpul, ethics and Chassidut on the Torah, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv, [1807]. First edition. With approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Yismach Moshe.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806), a holy and eminent Torah scholar, disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and the Maggid of Zlotchov. In this book, he quotes numerous Torah thoughts from foremost and early Chassidic masters. The book bears 11 approbations by leaders of that generation, highlighting the holiness and asceticism of the author. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him in his approbation: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to please G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, both in halacha and aggadah, and an exceptional orator…". The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation: "and all the teachings in this book were established to instruct on the way of acquiring holiness and true humility".
[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. 21 cm. Slightly darkened paper. Good condition. Stains. Dark marginal stain and damage to one leaf, not affecting text. Minor worming to several leaves. Leaves trimmed damaging headings in several places. Censor's stamp and inscription on title page. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
Includes [2] final leaves with "names of the signees".