Sefer HaKanah on the Mitzvot, an important Kabbalistic book published under a name which some claim to be a pseudonym – Rabbi Even Gador Kanah, author of Sefer HaPlia’ah. Poritzk, 1786. [1], 130 leaves.
Printed by the partners Rabbi Shlomo (Rabbi Shlomo Lutzker was a leading disciple of the Maggid and an important writer and transmitter of his philosophy) and Rabbi Elimelech of Poritzk.
Approbations by the rabbis of Ostrohe and Brasov. Kabbalistic illustrations of the sefirot and more, as well as the Piyyut HaAderet VeHaEmunah LeChai Olamim with interesting textual variations.
Lengthy introduction by the author beginning with the words: "אמר קנה אבן גדור בנו נחום משפחת רם, נאחז ונתפש הוא ממשפחת רבי נחוניא בן הקנה…" and ending at the end of leaf 18 with the words: "סליק הקדמה לספר הקנה, יהי רצון שנגאל בזאת השנה".
Copy of the renowned Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin.
Old blemished binding, with taping to spine. Moth perforations and damage. Stains and other blemishes. Some detached sheets. Good-fair overall condition.
