A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo
The History of Cambridge University's Genizah Collection
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Stefan Reif | ISBN: | 9781136117787 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | January 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Stefan Reif |
| ISBN: | 9781136117787 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | January 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
