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A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo

A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo: The History of Cambridge University's Genizah Collection

Hardback Published on: 09/03/2000
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Synopsis

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.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISBN: 9780700712762
  • Number of pages: 277
  • Dimensions: 230 x 166 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 776g
  • Languages: English