A Jewish archive from old Cairo : the history of Cambridge University's Genizah collection
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A Jewish archive from old Cairo : the history of Cambridge University's Genizah collection
（Culture and civilization in the Middle East）
Curzon, 2000
- : hdk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Explains how Cairo came to have its important Genizah archive, how Cambridge developed its interests in Hebraica, and how a number of colourful figures brought about the connection between the two centres. Also shows the importance of the Genizah material for Jewish cultural history.
Table of Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS, INTRODUCTION, 1 A WONDROUS JEWISH SITE, 2 THE CAMBRIDGE CONNECTION, 3 DETAILS OF THE CAST, 4 TEXTS IN TRANSIT, 5 WHOLLY FOR BIBLE, 6 IN RABBINIC GARB, 7 POLITICS, PLACES AND PERSONALITIES, 8 EVERYDAY LIFE, 9 BOOKISH AND LETTERED, 10 A CENTURY REACHED, INDEXES
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