Dvar Shmuel First edition Venice 1702

Dvar Shmuel. First edition Venice 1702.
Halachic responsa of the renowned R. Shmuel Abuav.
The scandal concerning the false Messiah Shabtai Tzvi was amongst the most tragic events to befall the Jewish people in exile. Even following Shabtai Tzvi’s outrageous conversion to Islam in 1666 the issue refused to die down. In 1668 Nathan of Gaza, a charlatan who posed as Shabtai Tzvi’s prophet, traveled to Venice. Intercepted by the local Beth Din, he was subjected to trial by R. Shmuel Abuav, R. Yaakov Ha’Levy and R. Shlomo Saravel, which ended in Nathan of Gaza signing a retraction. This important document was then signed by many of the local rabbinical figures and widely distributed. An additional letter was sent to R. Yaakov Sasportas of Amsterdam, one of earliest and most vocal opponents of Shabtai Tzvi. Both these important documents were printed in R. Shmuel Abuav responsa, however are they are missing in many copies.
With library stamps of R. Meir Sholom Rabinowitz of Kaloshin (died 1903), a distinguished descendant of the Peshisca dynasty, who served as Rav and Rebbe in Porizov and Kaloshin. Additional library stamps of R. Y.Y Ruderman Rosh Yeshivas Ner Yisroel Baltimore. Signature of R. Shmuel Mordechai Rabinowitz (died 1939) a distinguished descendant of the Peshisca dynasty, who served as Rebbe in Palince.
Vinograd Venice 1533. Vendramin press. 6, 104 pages. 28.5 cm. Good condition, worming on a few pages not affecting text. Damp stains throughout. Antique binding.
Opening bid $450.