Ma'ayan Ha'Chochma, by Rabbi Asher Zvi Ostroh - Korzec, 1816 - First Edition, Printed in the Author's Lifetime - ...

Ma'ayan Ha'Chochma, by Rabbi Asher Zvi Ostroh - Korzec, 1816 - First Edition, Printed in the Author's Lifetime - Approbation by the "Ohev Yisrael" of Opatow
Ma'ayan Ha'Chochma on the Pentateuch, Nevi'im and Ketuvim and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chidushei Aggadot. By the Rebbe Rabbi Asher Zvi the "Maggid of Ostroh". Korzec, 1816. First edition, printed several weeks before the author's death. Printed by Avraham Madpis. Stefansky Chassidut no. 355.
On leaf 2, an important approbation by the Rebbe Rabbi Yehoshua Heshil of Opatow, who writes about the virtue of the book and its author "whom it is known that all his words were said by the Divine Spirit".
In addition to the approbation by the Ohev Yisrael, an approbation by Rabbi Mordechai ben Rabbi Pinchas of Luck was printed. On the reverse side of leaf, the author's preface was printed, who writes about the book that "within it a person can find guidance on how to overcome the evil inclination and worship God…"
Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh (1740-1816) was one of the disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, a holy man, Hassid and kabbalist. He served as a Maggid in Ostroh and was known as one of the most prominent Rebbes of his generation. His approbations decorate many Hassidic and Kabbalist books from the years 1780-1790. In 1804 he moved to Korzec where he served as a Rebbe and rabbi.
[2], 116 leaves. 20 cm.
Condition: Very Good. The first two leaves and the last one are professionally restored. High-quality leaves. A few stains. Some of the leaves are green. New impressive leather binding.