For Besht’s methods of teaching, the following works are especially valuable:* Jacob Joseph ha-Kohen, "Toldot Yaakov Yosef"* "Likutim Yekarim" ("Likut") — a collection of Hasidic doctrines* The works of Rabbi Dov Ber of Mezeritch* Tzava’at HaRivash, guidelines, doctrines and instructions for religio-ethical conduct* Keter Shem Tov, an anthology of his teachings, compiled mainly from the works of Jacob Joseph of Polonne and Likutim Yekarim.