| The Cambridge Genizah Collections: Their Contents and Significance Contributor(s): Reif, Stefan C. (Editor), Reif, Shulamit C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521152976 ISBN-13: 9780521152976 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $59.84 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 296.1 |
| Series: Cambridge University Library Genizah |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 8.25" W x 11" (1.38 lbs) 276 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This collection of original contributions by an international group of experts summarizes recent developments in Genizah research. It begins with an overview of a century of work on the famous Taylor-Schechter Collection of Hebrew manuscripts at Cambridge University Library. The essays are an introduction to important intellectual, religious and social developments in the Jewish communities of the medieval Islamic world. They appeal to scholars with interests in Hebrew and Jewish studies, semitics, religious studies and aspects of medieval history. |