3311 - The Alter Rebbe's view, asserting that the soul of a Jew is a portion of Hashem

Carries greater weight due to two key factors: The Alter Rebbe, lived after the author of the Sefer Nishmas Chayim, and had answers to his arguments. Additionally, the Alter Rebbe had more familiarity in Kabbalah. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/010/005/3311