First Edition – Mikdash Melech on the Zohar – Three Parts – ...

First Edition – Mikdash Melech on the Zohar – Three Parts – First Edition – Amsterdam 1750

The foundational commentary on the Holy Zohar, Mikdash Melech, in three parts, covering the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. At the end of the books, there are "Divrei Shalom ve-Emet" – novelties on the Rambam and the Talmud that were innovated by the author together with the members of his yeshiva in "London, " by the kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo. Published by Rabbi David Milodula, printed by Rabbi Hertz Levi Rofa and his son-in-law Rabbi Kassman, Amsterdam, 1750.

The books bear the approbations of the two great rabbis, Rabbi Aryeh Leib of Amsterdam and Rabbi Yaakov Emden (the Yaavetz). Both approbations mention Chamat Yamim and the great controversy surrounding it.

Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo’s work became central in the hands of the leaders of Chassidus, who frequently quoted from it in their own books. An approbation for a later edition published in Zalakwa includes the endorsements of the holy Rebbe of Berditchev and the holy Rebbe Yissachar Ber of Zlatchov, author of Bat Eini.

There are antique signatures on the title page: "The holy Eliezer – Rabbi Leibesh ben Rabbi Rafael", with various inscriptions and notations.

Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo (born 1700 – passed 1770) was born to Rabbi Moshe Buzaglo in Marrakesh, a city known for its great scholars. He studied at the yeshiva of Rabbi Avraham Azulai in Meknes and was considered one of the leading kabbalists of Marrakesh. After being unjustly persecuted by the king of Marrakesh, Rabbi Buzaglo moved to London, where he served as a posek and became the head of the rabbinical court. In addition to this book, his other works, such as Kiseh Melech and Haderat Melech, are also well known.

Three parts in three volumes (out of four), 20 cm. Condition: Good, original leather bindings with slight wear, creases, and small tears, also on the two title pages.