A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo

A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo The History of Cambridge University's Genizah Collection - Culture and Civilisation in the Middle East

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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.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780700712762
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 016.296
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 277
Weight: 776g
Height: 230mm
Width: 166mm
Spine width: 26mm