Brit Olam Kama – Jerusalem, 1902

faith, by Rabbi Akiva Yossef Schlesinger. Jerusalem, [1902-1903]. Y.D. Frumkin Printing Press. Dispute between the "Researcher" and the "Sage" concerning faith and ideas.
The Gaon Rabbi Akiva Yossef Schlesinger [AY"SH; 1835-1922, Otzar Ha-Rabanim 16803], author of "Lev Ha-Ivry" and "Beit Yossef Chadash", disciple of leading Hungarian rabbis and an extreme fighter against the reform and the Enlightenment movement. Made aliya to Jerusalem in 1870, where he continued his struggle against the heretics and the "renewers". Was active for Jewish settlement in the country, and was involved in an extreme disagreement and argument with the "old settlement" people when he protested against the "Chalukah" system and in other polemics and matters.
22 pages; 49 leaves. 18.5cm. Fair condition. Stains. Library stamps and ownership inscription. Exlibris. Detached binding