The revelation of the Besht

He was revealed in 5480 [1720]. But he only began to make a big impression in 5500 [1740]. 

He was revealed in Okup.¹ 

The first time his greatness was recognized was when he was a Belfer.² His children were the only ones who were spared from certain obscene deeds. 

Before the Besht was revealed he wrote letters to the elite figures of that generation. The text of the letter is contained in a book that was published by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. {?}

I.F.

Sanzer Rebbe 

Rabbi Rotenberg

1. Okopy.
2. A teacher's assistant in a traditional cheder.