Sefer Imrei Binah – Berlin, 1784 – Among Plagiarisms of Rabbi Yitzchak Satanow

Sefer Imrei Binah – Berlin, 1784 – Among Plagiarisms of Rabbi Yitzchak Satanow
Sefer Imrei Binah, debate between Kabbalist and researcher, “Will gain the knowledge that Kabbalah and research are interconnected”. [Berlin], 1784.
Owner signature “Moshe Miviller of Venice” from 1807.
This book is one of the well-known plagiarisms of Rabbi Yitzchak (Isaac) Satanow, on title page of book he writes “I found this book in the archaic library of one of the first ministers, in manuscript form with approbations of ancient geniuses, as well as the name of its amazing author”. The book is actually the creation of Yitzchak Satanow, as is the poem upon the title page and the “approbations” of Rabbi Naftali Katz, president of the holy congregation of Safed and Rabbi Sheftel Horowitz, author of Vavei Ha’Amudim. It is likely that the approbations of his contemporary rabbis are plagiarisms as well.
Rabbi Yitzchak (Isaac) Satanow (1732-1804), an unusual, odd, talented figure, an exalted Torah scholar, and founding member of the enlightenment movement. Authored dozens of books, some of which he authored under a “borrowed” identity. Unique manifestation of book plagiarist, who attributes his compositions to ancient authors.
One of most interesting “creations” of plagiarist, Yitzchak Satanov, who in his typical poetic style composed title page, title page poem, approbations and prefaces, as well as the book itself.
[2], 35 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition, foxing and wear. Cardboard binding with leather spine, worn.
Location of printing according to “HaMe’asef”, IV, 1788, pp. 236-237. For additional information related to book and plagiarism, see: S. Weiner, Kehilat Moshe, Peterburg 1893, pp. 93-94, p. 757; Yodea Sefer, p. 27, no. 152; Yisrael Tzinberg, Toldot Hasifrut Yisrael, vol. 5, Tel Aviv 1959, P. 119; Y. Klausner, History of New Hebrew Literature, vol. 1, Jerusalem 1952, p. 168, [according to him only first two approbations are forged].