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.