A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo

A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 298
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ISBN-10 : 9781136117787
ISBN-13 : 1136117784
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Book Synopsis A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo by : Stefan Reif

Download or read book A Jewish Archive from Old Cairo written by Stefan Reif and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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