Derech Eitz Chayim by Rabbi Chaim Vital, Ashkenazic Fine Script. Circa 1740.
The Arizal’s foundations of kabbalah, including the roots, principles and prefaces to this wisdom by his disciple Harav Chaim Vital, edited by the kabbalist Rabbi Meir Poppers based on Rabbi Chaim Vital’s writings in Mahadura Basra.
Clear European script with illustrated title page. Circa 1740.
Illustrated title page with architectural border. Marginalia with comments and amendments.
127 large leaves. Page size: 31×19 cm. Parts of the sefer are arranged in two columns. Writing blurred on several pages with acidic ink damages. Small tears on first pages.
Inscribed across the top of several pages is the title Derech Eitz Chaim by Moreinu Rabbi Chaim Vital.
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Derech Eitz Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital
Edited by the Kabbalist Rabbi Meir Poppers
Derech Eitz Chaim is one of the foundational sources for the wisdom of kabbalah as transmitted by the Arizal and his disciples. Compiled and edited by the famed kabbalist Rabbi Meir Poppers, it is referred to as the ‘Tree of Life.’
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