First Printed Siddur of the Ar"i,
Siddur Sha’arei Rachamim, Salonika 1741
Siddur Ha’Ari – Sha’arei Rachamim, "
compiled from the writings of Rabbi Chaim HaCohen who compiled it from the holy writings of the Arizal".
The first
siddur to include in-depth intentions for prayers and blessings according to Rabbi Chaim Vital’s writings, arranged by his disciple, Rabbi Chaim HaCohen, author of the
sefer Mekor Chaim among others.
Part one, titled "Sha’arei Rachamim, " includes prayers for every day, Shabbos, Chanukah and Purim, rituals of study and meals, Tikunei Tefillos L’Keri, for women having difficulty in labor as well as other various segulas.
Part two, titled "Sha’arei Ratzon, " includes prayers for the Shalosh Regalim, a Pesach Haggada, and customs for the month of Elul, the Yamim Nora’im and Sukkos.
Page 73b includes the text of
Lamnatzei’ach laid out in the shape of a menorah.
Owner’s signature on page 54a
This rare beautiful copy was published in Salonika, 1741 and is the first Lurenic Kabbalistic siddur ever published.
[7], 146: 56, [1] Leaf | 18 cm | New leather binding | Both parts complete with separate title pages | Excellent condition | Rare
