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📘 Rare Early Tanya Printing – Vilna 1912 | Likutei Amarim | Chabad Classic
Likutei Amarim (Tanya) — the foundational work of Chabad Hasidic philosophy, authored by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (the Alter Rebbe), founder of Chabad-Lubavitch.
Offered here is an early Vilna printing from 1912 (תרע״ב), published in Vilna (Vilnius), one of the most important Jewish printing centers of Eastern Europe. Early Vilna editions of the Tanya are highly sought after by collectors, scholars, and Chabad Hasidim for their textual fidelity and historical proximity to the classic tradition.
This volume contains the core Tanya text (Likutei Amarim), together with additional foundational sections traditionally included in authoritative editions, such as Iggeret HaTeshuvah and Iggeret HaKodesh, presenting the Tanya in its classic, complete form.
📖 Content & Importance
The Tanya is a cornerstone of Jewish mystical and ethical literature, presenting a systematic approach to:
The Divine soul and animal soul
Inner spiritual struggle (Beinoni)
Faith, repentance, and divine unity
It remains one of the most studied works in Hasidic Judaism to this day.
🖨️ Publication Details
Title: Likutei Amarim (Tanya)
Author: Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Alter Rebbe)
Place: Vilna (Vilnius)
Year: 1912 dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Language: Hebrew
Format: Hardcover
Era: Pre-World War I Eastern Europe
📚 Condition
Vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Wear to binding and covers, age toning to pages, and visible signs of historical use.
All text block intact. Please review photos carefully for full condition details.
🎯 Why This Copy Matters
Early pre-WWI Vilna printing
Authentic Eastern European Tanya edition
Highly collectible Chabad / Hasidic Judaica
Ideal for collectors, scholars, libraries, or serious students
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